Bill
SR 479
Georgia Senate resolution honors Atlanta Postal Credit Union on its 100th anniversary and mourns Richard A. “Dick” Anderson, reflecting ceremonial recognition and condolences.
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 30, 2025
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
Key sponsors: Michael "Doc" Rhett; RaShaun Kemp; Kenya Wicks; Sally Harrell; Kim Jackson; Elena Parent; John Albers; Nan Orrock; Harold Jones II; Jason Esteves; Neil Anderson
Note on source material
- The available text for SR 479 contains two distinct resolution texts combined in one document: (1) a Georgia Senate-style commendation recognizing Atlanta Postal Credit Union (APCU) on its 100th anniversary, and (2) an Illinois Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Richard A. "Dick" Anderson. These are separate types of ceremonial resolutions and appear to have been merged in the supplied version. The summary below describes both elements and highlights procedural details; users should verify the official legislative record for the authoritative version.
Purpose and intent
- Commendation (APCU): To recognize and commend Atlanta Postal Credit Union on its 100th anniversary (founded 1925), highlight its historic status as Georgia’s first chartered credit union, and acknowledge its community service, financial products, innovation, and civic leadership.
- Memorial (Richard A. Anderson): To mourn the passing of Richard A. “Dick” Anderson (born August 16, 1938; died August 4, 2025), record biographical details (military service, employment, union involvement, hunting and civic interests), extend condolences to his family, and direct that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.
Key provisions / operative language
- APCU commendation:
- Recognizes APCU’s centennial milestone and longstanding mission (“People Helping People”).
- Praises APCU’s financial services, technological adaptation, community contributions (charitable support, financial literacy), and role as a stable institution.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to APCU.
- Anderson memorial:
- Recites biographical history (birthplace, education, marriage, military service, 40-year employment at Illinois Power, union leadership, hobby achievements).
- Notes surviving family members and those who preceded him in death.
- Expresses the Senate’s condolences and orders a copy of the resolution presented to the family.
Who is affected
- Primarily ceremonial beneficiaries:
- Atlanta Postal Credit Union, its members, employees, and the communities it serves (symbolic recognition).
- The family, friends, and associates of Richard A. Anderson (official expression of sympathy and public record).
- No regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement effects on private parties or state programs.
Procedural / timeline notes
- Recorded legislative actions in the supplied record include: Senate Read & Adopted (March 28, 2025); Received by Secretary (April 30, 2025); Read & adopted (May 5, 2025); Reported enrolled (May 5, 2025); additional administrative entries dated October 28–31, 2025 (filed with Secretary; co-sponsor/all senators; referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar; Resolution Adopted). Some dates appear inconsistent (e.g., adoption recorded before the formal “introduced” date); this suggests clerical consolidation or multiple resolutions sharing the SR 479 designation across jurisdictions. Users should consult the official Senate journal or legislative website for the definitive procedural history.
Impact
- Purely ceremonial: provides public recognition, historical record, and official expression of sympathy or commendation. No binding legal, regulatory, or budgetary effects.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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