Shearouse, Celeste Coleman; condolences
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 767), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and memory of Celeste Coleman Shearouse, a Savannah, Georgia resident who passed away on January 30, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to her family and recognizes her 37-year service at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, volunteer work with SAFE KIDS Savannah, and community contributions like founding the St. Vincent's 1845 Foundation. The Senate adopted it on February 17, 2026, and directed the Secretary to send a copy to her family.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Watson
RRepublican
P
Billy Hickman
RRepublican
P
Derek Mallow
DDemocratic
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