SR 300 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Sims family; commend

This resolution commends the Sims family for their historical contributions to Newton County, Georgia, including Cary Sims' 1947 land purchase, Eddie Roy Sims' business leadership, Mildred Sims' entrepreneurship, and Lanier Sims' public service and economic development work. It recognizes their legacy of perseverance, community service, and creating over 15,000 jobs through businesses like Sims Grading and Sims Excavating. No policy changes, funding, or legal obligations are involved - this is purely a symbolic honor adopted by the Senate. The resolution specifically acknowledges their role in advancing Black entrepreneurship and community development during the Civil Rights Movement and beyond.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 28, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Committee
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Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
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