Georgia SR 625: Peterson, Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L.; celebrate

Status: Senate Read and Adopted (as of 2026-01-28)

State: Georgia · Session: 2025_26 · Bill: SR 625

Sponsors: David Lucas, Derek Mallow, Donzella James, Emanuel Jones, Gail Davenport, Harold Jones II, Jaha Howard, Kenya Wicks, Nan Orrock, RaShaun Kemp, Sheikh Rahman, Sonya Halpern, Tonya Anderson

Bill Text

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Senate Resolution 625
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Howard of the 35th, Wicks of the 34th, Kemp of the
38th, Davenport of the 17th and others
A RESOLUTION
Celebrating the love, legacy and leadership of the 70th Platinum Wedding Anniversary of
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Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson married on January 28, 1956, and3
this year will be celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and4
WHEREAS, they have been blessed with the love of their remarkable children, Edith,5
Priscilla, Patricia, Samuel, and Tonya as well as 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren,6
and four great-great-grandchildren; and7
WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding they have demonstrated has provided8
the foundation and framework of success from which all of their family members have9
developed and flourished; and10
WHEREAS, in 2026, the Peterson’s celebrate a special milestone in their marriage, as in the11
Bible the number 70 symbolizes completeness and divine purpose; and12
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have long been regarded as one of the most renowned
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couples in their community through their active involvement and devoted membership of St.14
Luke A.M.E Church in Vernon, Florida; and15
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Mr. and Mrs. Peterson be congratulated16
on their many years of happiness and their magnificent 70th year commitment to each other.17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18
congratulate Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson upon the grand occasion of their19
70th wedding anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for many more happy years20
together.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr. Samuel C. and23
Mrs. Emma L. Peterson.24
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