Georgia CommonsSR 172: Zucca, Paul; condolences
Última acción: 12 de febrero de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Paul Zucca, a longtime Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta community advocate who died on October 31, 2024.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Paul Zucca, a community leader in Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta who died on October 31, 2024. The resolution recounts his years of service, including serving as president of the Grant Park Neighborhood Association, chairman of Neighborhood Planning Unit-W, an early supporter of the Neighborhood Charter School and Atlanta Charter Middle School, and a longtime representative for Zoo Atlanta. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family, including his partner of 47 years, John Newcomb, and their son, Dylan.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Paul Zucca on October 31, 2024.
- Recounts his community service roles, including leadership of the Grant Park Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Planning Unit-W.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Zucca's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly names and honors Paul Zucca's family, including his partner John Newcomb and son Dylan, along with the Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta community organizations he served, such as the Grant Park Neighborhood Association and Zoo Atlanta.
Por qué importa
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia residents generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, offering formal recognition from the state Senate to Zucca's family and community of his contributions to Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses describe Zucca's community roles, including neighborhood association leadership and advocacy for Zoo Atlanta and local schools.
- The resolved clause states the Senate joins in honoring his life and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Paul Zucca and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
Temas
- Georgia Senate resolution
- memorial tribute
- Grant Park
- Atlanta community leaders