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SR 515

Grogan, Larry Wayne; condolences

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kim Jackson and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia Senate honors Larry Wayne Grogan with a ceremonial resolution, expresses condolences, and grants a copy to his family; purely commemorative, with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · SR 515

Summary — Senate Resolution 515 (SR 515)

Title: Grogan, Larry Wayne; condolences
Classification: Senate resolution (commemorative)
Status: Read and Adopted

Purpose / Intent

SR 515 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of Larry Wayne Grogan (b. November 27, 1937 — d. March 20, 2025). Its intent is to officially record the Georgia Senate’s condolences, recognize Grogan’s service and community contributions, and authorize an official copy of the resolution to be provided to his family.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors and records the life, character, and public service of Larry Wayne Grogan.
  • Notes biographical details: born in Mitchell County (Nov. 27, 1937); passed March 20, 2025; son of George Hayes Grogan and Ruth Lemacks Grogan; veteran of the U.S. Air Force; active member of First Baptist Church of Camilla; husband to Kay; father of Paige and Matt; grandfather of Caroline.
  • Commends Grogan’s morals, integrity, faith, community service, and personal qualities.
  • Expresses the Senate’s deepest regret at his passing.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Grogan’s family.

Who is affected

  • Primary: the Grogan family (Kay, children Paige and Matt, grandchild Caroline) and their community in Camilla and Mitchell County.
  • Secondary: members of the Georgia Senate and the public as a formal expression of condolence and recognition.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or legal effects on state programs or third parties.

Procedural / timeline information

  • Introduced / Received by the Secretary of the Senate: May 12, 2025 (per provided record)
  • Senate Read and Adopted: entries show April 2, 2025 and May 14, 2025 (the record includes both dates — this appears inconsistent with the May 12 introduction date)
  • Read & Adopted and Vote recorded in Journal: May 14, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 14, 2025
  • Senate Hopper entry: March 31, 2025 (per provided record) Note: The legislative action list provided contains date anomalies (April/May sequencing) that likely reflect clerical or recording duplications in the source.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors listed: Senators Kim Jackson, Carden Summers, Freddie Powell Sims, Nan Orrock, Sam Watson, and Harold Jones II (and others referenced in the original filing).

Impact

SR 515 is purely honorific and ceremonial. It creates no legal obligations, budgetary costs of substance, or changes to law or policy. Its practical outcome is a formal, recorded expression of condolence and a commemorative copy for the family.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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