Binns, Joseph Marion; condolences
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 206) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Joseph Marion Binns, a Columbus, Georgia resident who died on January 5, 2025. The resolution recognizes his military service in the U.S. Army Reserves, his career founding Southern Relocation Services, his personal interests (aviation, Braves baseball), and his family life. The Senate formally expressed condolences for his passing and directed the Secretary to share a copy of the resolution with his family. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
11 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Ed Harbison
DDemocratic
P
Elena Parent
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Jason Esteves
DDemocratic
P
Josh McLaurin
DDemocratic
P
Kim Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Nabilah Parkes
DDemocratic
P
Nan Orrock
DDemocratic
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Sally Harrell
DDemocratic
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