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SR 535

Rogers, Denney H.; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Anavitarte and 5 co-sponsors

Recognizes Denney H. Rogers for 35 years as mayor of Ephesus, GA; notes debt-free growth and key projects: library, fire station, roads, water.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 535

Summary — Senate Resolution 535 (SR 535)

Title: Rogers, Denney H.; recognize
Classification: Senate resolution (honorary)
Status: Read and Adopted; Reported Enrolled

Overview / Purpose

SR 535 is an honorary Senate resolution recognizing and commending Denney H. Rogers for 35 years of service as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia, and for his civic, community, and regional contributions. The resolution documents Rogers’ public service, community development achievements, family history in Ephesus, and service on local boards and organizations.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Denney H. Rogers for 35 years as mayor of Ephesus.
  • Lists specific accomplishments and community improvements associated with his tenure (see below).
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Denney H. Rogers.

This resolution is ceremonial and does not create legal rights, obligations, or expenditures.

Notable accomplishments cited in the resolution

  • Elected mayor following the retirement of his father, Lonnie L. Rogers, and repeatedly reelected without opposition for 35 years.
  • Family history: owners of L. L. Rogers and Son (sawmilling/lumber), residence in a family home built in 1923 that was designated a Georgia Centennial Farm (over 100 years farmed by the same family).
  • Community projects and infrastructure attributed to his leadership: an active West Georgia Regional Library branch, city hall for ~400 citizens, a new fire station, paved roads, ball fields, an event barn, a community center, and development of water systems (including four wells) paid in full while keeping the town debt-free.
  • Ongoing and proposed projects: early-stage planning for a Veteran’s Park.
  • Civic and regional service: West Georgia Regional Library Board, local Lions Club, Soil and Water Board, Rolling Hills Resource Conservation & Development Council with NRCS, Agribusiness Council Board of Directors, and chairing a local Sacred Harp singing group.

Who is affected / Impact

  • Primary honoree: Denney H. Rogers — provides formal recognition of his public service.
  • Symbolic recognition for the Ephesus community and Rogers family; no regulatory or fiscal impacts for state or local government.

Procedural history & sponsors

  • Introduced: May 14, 2025 (record shows Senate receipt and hopper entries in April and adoption recorded May 19, 2025).
  • Senate actions: Read & Adopted; Vote recorded in Journal; Reported enrolled.
  • Sponsors (primary): Larry Walker III; Randy Robertson; Matt Brass; Jason Anavitarte; Steve Gooch; John F. Kennedy (and others listed on the resolution).

This resolution is ceremonial, intended to formally acknowledge and commend longstanding local leadership and community contributions.

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

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