The Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosion of 1971; memorializing the victims; condolences
This resolution memorializes the 29 workers (primarily Black women) who died in the 1971 Thiokol Chemical Corporation explosion in Woodbine, Georgia, and acknowledges the 50 injured. It specifically names the victims - such as Gertrude Anderson and Mary Alice Baker - and expresses the Georgia House's deepest sympathy to their families and the Woodbine community. The resolution serves as a symbolic tribute to honor their sacrifice, which historically contributed to safety reforms like OSHA's creation. As a commemorative measure, it does not enact new laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Billy Mitchell
DDemocratic
P
Derrick Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Kim Schofield
DDemocratic
P
Sandra Scott
DDemocratic
P
Viola Davis
DDemocratic
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