Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SR1077: Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, April 2, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of an incredibly distinguished individual with the passing of Samuel C. Peterson; and WHEREAS, Samuel C. Peterson was born on November 22, 1932, in Miller's Ferry, Florida, a beloved son of Vinnie Brown and Lee Peterson; and WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the Korean War and earning his honorable discharge; and WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Emma, and was blessed with five remarkable children, Edith, Priscilla, Patricia, Samuel A., and Tonya; wonderful grandchildren; outstanding great-grandchildren; and four magnificent great-great-grandchildren; and S. R. 1077 LC 112 4168 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Samuel C. Peterson was a life-long member of St. Luke AME Church, where he served as Class Leader, Steward ProTem, Trustee ProTem, and Sunday School Teacher; and WHEREAS, he further served his fellow citizens for more than 30 years as a member of the NAACP, holding the role of Chair of Veteran Affairs; and WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and …
Sponsors
- Anderson, Tonya (D, 43) · primary sponsor
- Ed Harbison (D, 15)
- Howard, Jaha (D, 35)
- Jones II, Harold (D)
Latest actions
- : Senate Read and Adopted
- : Senate Hopper
Common questions
- What is SR1077?
- SR1077 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences.
- What does SR1077 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Samuel C. Peterson; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SR1077?
- Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR1077?
- Anderson, Tonya (D, 43), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR1077?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74596
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