Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia SR12: Thomas, Morriscene Watts; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, June 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Morriscene Watts Thomas; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Morriscene Watts Thomas; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Morriscene Watts Thomas; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Morriscene Watts Thomas; and WHEREAS, Morriscene Watts Thomas was born on November 29, 1928, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, a beloved daughter of Taylor Harry Stephens and Justine Collier Watts; and WHEREAS, a beloved educator, she devoted more than 26 years of service to public education, shaping the lives of countless students through her work as a teacher and mentor in the Atlanta Public School System; and WHEREAS, she further dedicated innumerable hours of her time and energy toward her community throughout her life, attending civil rights rallies with her friend and classmate, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and participating in numerous activities with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Morriscene Watts Thomas was an active member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church; and S. R. 12EX LC 112 4313 WHEREAS, Morriscene Watts Thomas was blessed with four remarkable children, Eleanor, Donzella, Mamie, and Lisa; seven wonderful grandchildren, Rhonda, Ralph Jr., Brian, Roman, Martysses, Mark, and Penny; and a host of beloved great- and great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and …
Sponsors
- Michael Rhett (D, 33) · primary sponsor
- Nan Orrock (D, 36)
- Gail Davenport (D, 17)
- Jones II, Harold (D)
- Matt Brass (R, 6)
- Sonya Halpern (D, 39)
- Russ Goodman (R, 8)
- Nikki Merritt (D, 9)
- Randal Mangham (D, 55)
- Anderson, Tonya (D, 43)
- Kenya Wicks (D, 34)
Latest actions
- : Senate Read and Adopted
- : Senate Hopper
Common questions
- What is SR12?
- SR12 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Thomas, Morriscene Watts; condolences.
- What does SR12 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Morriscene Watts Thomas; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SR12?
- Passed both chambers as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR12?
- Michael Rhett (D, 33), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR12?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74886
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