Georgia CommonsSR 214: Sims, Phillip Hampton; condolences
Última acción: 20 de febrero de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Phillip Hampton Sims, a longtime Tyrone, Georgia resident and retired College Park firefighter who died on February 7, 2025.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Phillip Hampton Sims, who was born in 1956 in Forest Park, Georgia, and later moved with his family to Tyrone, Georgia. It recounts that he opened a family business called S&S Glass and served as a fireman at the College Park Fire Department for 26 years before retiring in 2007. 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.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret at the death of Phillip Hampton Sims on February 7, 2025.
- Recites biographical details about Sims, including his birth, family background, career, and volunteer fire service.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Sims's family.
A quién afecta
The resolution affects the family of Phillip Hampton Sims, the Georgia Senate as the body issuing it, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy to the family.
Por qué importa
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is honoring an individual's memory and providing his family with an official record of the Senate's recognition.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution recites Sims's biography, including his birth in 1956, his family's move to Tyrone, Georgia in 1966, and his 26-year career as a fireman at the College Park Fire Department.
- The resolved clause states the Senate joins in honoring his life and memory 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 State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Phillip Hampton Sims on February 7, 2025”
“he will be remembered for his big fish personality, providing an endless source of stories”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
Temas
- condolence resolution
- Georgia Senate
- Tyrone Georgia
- firefighters