Finch, Deacon Willie David "Bill"; condolences
This resolution honors the life and memory of Deacon Willie David "Bill" Finch, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away on March 15, 2026. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a trailblazer in Forest Park and Clayton County, including being one of the first African American men to own a Gulf Oil Gas Station in Georgia and helping integrate local athletics. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Finch's family as a gesture of respect. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official state acknowledgment of his legacy and impact on the community.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Emanuel Jones
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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