SR 350: Bussey, Alice Mae White; condolences

This Senate resolution does not change any law. It is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the life and memory of Alice Mae White Bussey, who was born in south DeKalb County in 1947 and became the state's first Labor Department federal representative before building a career in the floral industry, including becoming the first African American FTD florist in Atlanta. The resolution recounts her career achievements and family life, then formally expresses the Senate's regret at her passing. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Alice Mae White Bussey on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Expresses the Senate's sincere regret at her passing.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

The resolution directly names the family of Alice Mae White Bussey, who will receive a copy, and reflects the Georgia Senate's own action; it does not create obligations for any other group, agency, or member of the public.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving the Bussey family official recognition from the state legislature of her life and contributions.

• The resolving clause states the Senate joins in honoring Bussey's life and memory and expresses regret at her passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2025-03-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
2. 2025-03-04Senate Hopper (Senado)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Patrocinador principal
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)

• Senate resolution
• condolences
• Georgia Senate
• DeKalb County