Simmons, Marvin Gary; condolences
This resolution (SR 49) expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon the passing of Marvin Gary Simmons, a 44-year law enforcement veteran who retired as a Polk County Sheriff's Department captain. It honors his service in the Floyd, Rockmart, and Polk County police departments, his National Guard military service, and his community involvement. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Simmons' family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens beyond this ceremonial tribute.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 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
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
22 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
District
P
Ben Watson
RRepublican
P
Billy Hickman
RRepublican
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Brandon Beach
RRepublican
P
Brian Strickland
RRepublican
P
Chuck Payne
RRepublican
P
Drew Echols
RRepublican
P
Frank Ginn
RRepublican
P
Greg Dolezal
RRepublican
P
Jason Anavitarte
RRepublican
P
John Kennedy
RRepublican
P
Kay Kirkpatrick
RRepublican
P
Larry Walker
RRepublican
P
Marty Harbin
RRepublican
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Randy Robertson
RRepublican
P
Rick Williams
RRepublican
P
Russ Goodman
RRepublican
P
Sam Watson
RRepublican
P
Shawn Still
RRepublican
P
Steve Gooch
RRepublican
P
Tim Bearden
RRepublican
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