MEMORIAL-GEORGE L. DOWELL

This Senate resolution honors the life of Bishop George Lee Dowell, a Danville community leader who passed away in May 2026. The bill formally records his death and outlines his extensive background, including his service in the U.S. Navy, his career in law enforcement and corrections, and his decades of ministry work. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and friends while noting his contributions to local organizations and his reputation for kindness and humor. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy be presented to Bishop Dowell's family as a gesture of sympathy.