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SR 472

MEMORIAL-DALE E. FIROF

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson

Memorial and commendation resolutions recognize individuals and groups for service; neither carries legal or fiscal effects.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 472

Summary — SR 472 (Resolution Adopted)

This file appears to merge text from two distinct Senate resolutions under the same bill number (SR 472). Both texts are resolutions (nonbinding, ceremonial) that were adopted. Below are clear, separate summaries of each resolution, followed by procedural details and a note about the mixed file.

A. Memorial Resolution — Dale E. Firof

Purpose
- To mourn and memorialize the life of Dale E. Firof of Macomb and to extend the Senate’s condolences to his family and friends.

Key factual details included
- Born: June 16, 1950 (Galesburg).
- Military service: Joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and served in the Vietnam War.
- Marriage: Married Susan Burger on May 25, 1974.
- Career: Worked for various plumbing and heating companies; co‑owner of G&M Mechanical (with two partners); later served as a building inspector for the City of Macomb.
- Personal: Lifelong sports fan (noted Dallas Cowboys fan); enjoyed camping at Jacks Fork Campground in Eminence, Missouri.
- Death: Passed away September 25, 2025.
- Family: Preceded in death by his wife Susan, his parents, in‑laws, sister, and several pets (including “Cody Joe”). Survived by children (names partially listed), 12 grandchildren, and two great‑grandchildren (with one expected).

Action requested by resolution
- The Senate expresses sorrow, offers condolences to his family, and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the family.

Impact
- Ceremonial recognition honoring a veteran and longtime community member; no legal or budgetary effects.

B. Commendation — Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA)

Purpose
- To recognize and commend the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA) for its contributions to education, cultural preservation, social welfare, and for organizing Atlanta’s largest Muslim community gathering on Eid‑ul‑Fitr.

Key provisions / findings
- Describes AAAA as a nonprofit inspired by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
- Highlights AAAA activities:
- Scholarships, mentorship, and career counseling for underprivileged/deserving students.
- Promotion of Urdu language, literary/cultural events, and educational seminars.
- Humanitarian efforts: charity support, food distribution, disaster relief.
- Organizing Atlanta’s largest Eid‑ul‑Fitr community gathering — fostering interfaith understanding and cultural unity.
- Resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to AAAA.

Impact
- Formal public recognition and commendation of AAAA’s community service and cultural work; purely honorary and carries no regulatory or fiscal effect.

Affected parties

  • Dale E. Firof’s family, friends, and community (memorial resolution).
  • Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA), its members, beneficiaries (students and recipients of charitable efforts), and the broader Atlanta community (commendation).

Procedural status & timeline (as provided)

  • Introduced: April 29, 2025
  • Read & adopted (recorded): May 1, 2025 (vote recorded in Journal; reported enrolled)
  • Additional administrative entries: Filed with Secretary (Oct 28, 2025); Resolution Adopted (Oct 31, 2025)
  • Note: The sponsors list supplied (a large group of senators) aligns with a state legislative body (many co‑sponsors listed).

Notes and recommended verification

  • The supplied text combines two distinct resolutions: an Illinois‑style memorial for Dale E. Firof (references the Illinois Senate and the 104th General Assembly) and a commendation for the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA), which appears to be a different SR 472 (likely from another state). The sponsors listed match Georgia state senators.
  • Because of these inconsistencies, readers and clerks should verify the official chamber and file numbers in the relevant Senate journal/legislative database to confirm which SR 472 corresponds to each text and to confirm final adoption dates and sponsor attribution.

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

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