Burns, Honorable Willie E.; recognize
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 833) recognizing former Mayor Willie E. Burns of Washington, Georgia, for his public service. It formally commends his leadership as Washington's first Black mayor (elected 2003), his work founding the Wilkes County Community Development Corporation, creating affordable housing, and building a community event venue, along with his military service and community involvement. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise and is directed to Burns personally. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 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
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
14 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Derek Mallow
DDemocratic
P
Doc Rhett
DDemocratic
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Ed Harbison
DDemocratic
P
Freddie Sims
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Harold Jones
DDemocratic
P
Jaha Howard
DDemocratic
P
Lee Anderson
RRepublican
P
Nabilah Parkes
DDemocratic
P
Nikki Merritt
DDemocratic
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Sheikh Rahman
DDemocratic
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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