SR 726 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crook, Jr., Edward "Eddie"; condolences

This resolution honors Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., a Columbus, Georgia native who won Olympic gold in boxing (1960), served 30 years in the U.S. Army with military honors (including the Silver Star), and supported community initiatives like the "Smokers" boxing program at Fort Benning. The Georgia Senate expresses condolences for his passing and directs the Secretary to share the resolution with his family. It is a commemorative measure with no policy or financial impact.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
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Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
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