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SR 478

MEMORIAL-LARRY R. WILLIS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson

SR 478 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Georgia Pharmacy Association's 150th anniversary and memorializing Larry R. Willis, with no legal effect.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 478

Summary — SR 478 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Bill number: SR 478
Title on file: MEMORIAL — LARRY R. WILLIS
Introduced: April 30, 2025
Classification: Senate resolution (non‑binding, ceremonial)
Primary sponsors listed: Sen. Larry Walker III; Sen. Bill Cowsert; Sen. Chuck Hufstetler; Sen. Michael “Doc” Rhett; Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick; Sen. Ben Watson; Sen. Neil Anderson

Note on source documents: The legislative file for SR 478 includes two distinct texts that appear to have been associated with the same file number. One text is a congratulatory resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Georgia Pharmacy Association; the other is a memorial resolution mourning the death of Larry R. Willis. The summary below describes both texts and the procedural history appearing in the record. For the official, authoritative text or copy, consult the Secretary of the Senate or the legislative clerk.

Purpose / Intent

  • Ceremonial: to honor and recognize (non‑legislative) — two separate ceremonial objectives are present in the record:
    1. Congratulate the Georgia Pharmacy Association on its 150th anniversary and recognize the association’s history and contributions to pharmacy in Georgia.
    2. Memorialize Larry R. Willis (of Havana), mourn his passing, record biographical details, and extend condolences to his family and community.

Key provisions / content

  • Georgia Pharmacy Association resolution:

    • Notes founding in October 1875 in Macon, GA.
    • Recognizes the association’s advocacy for pharmacists (independent, chain, hospital), pharmacy technicians, owners and students.
    • Credits the association with early pharmacy education and licensure guidelines in Georgia.
    • Mentions pharmacists’ historical contributions (including formulation of products like Coca‑Cola and RC Cola).
    • Recognizes pharmacy services such as immunizations, medication therapy management and counseling.
    • Notes the association represents more than 14,000 licensed pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians in Georgia.
    • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make appropriate copies available to the public and press.

  • Memorial for Larry R. Willis:

    • Records biographical details: born June 15, 1949 (Poplar Bluff, Missouri); served in U.S. Air Force (1967–1971); married Phyllis Silberberg (January 19, 1973); worked at Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery until retirement in 2010.
    • Notes hobbies and community involvement (bird watching, Emiquon bird count, enjoyment of outdoors, support for grandchildren’s performances, devotion to St. Louis Cardinals).
    • Lists surviving family: wife Phyllis; children Noah (Ashley) Willis and Rachel (Ryan) Bieneman; grandchildren Ava, Maya, Eliza, Norah and Naomi; notes predeceased relatives.
    • Expresses the Senate’s condolences and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the family.

Who is affected

  • No enforceable legal or regulatory impact — ceremonial recognition only.
  • Georgia Pharmacy Association and its members receive formal legislative congratulations (symbolic recognition).
  • Family and associates of Larry R. Willis are formally memorialized and receive the Legislature’s expression of sympathy.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Record shows multiple actions:
    • Received by Secretary of the Senate: April 30, 2025
    • Senate Hopper: March 27, 2025; Senate Read and Adopted: March 28, 2025 (appears in record)
    • Read & adopted / vote recorded and reported enrolled: June 1, 2025
    • Filed with Secretary / Co‑Sponsor All Senators / Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar: October 28, 2025
    • Resolution Adopted / final filed date: October 31, 2025
  • As a resolution, SR 478 has symbolic effect only; it does not create law, appropriate funds, or change government policy.

Recommendation

Because the file contains two different substantive texts, consult the official enrolled resolution available from the Secretary of the Senate for the definitive language and to confirm which text(s) were adopted under SR 478.

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

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