SR 1036 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Finch, Deacon Willie David "Bill"; condolences

This resolution honors the life and memory of Deacon Willie David "Bill" Finch, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away on March 15, 2026. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a trailblazer in Forest Park and Clayton County, including being one of the first African American men to own a Gulf Oil Gas Station in Georgia and helping integrate local athletics. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Finch's family as a gesture of respect. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official state acknowledgment of his legacy and impact on the community.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
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