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This resolution expresses condolences from the Georgia Senate on the passing of Celeste Coleman Shearouse, a distinguished citizen of Savannah, Georgia, who died on January 30, 2026. The resolution highlights her birth on May 14, 1951, her family, including her husband Joseph, four children, and ten grandchildren, and her inspirational qualities such as high ideals, morals, and deep concern for others. It also commends her dedicated 37-year service at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, her volunteer work with SAFE KIDS Savannah, and her founding of the St. Vincent's 1845 Foundation for convent preservation and the first St. Vincent's Athletic Association. The resolution acknowledges her magnanimous strengths, integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, stating she made the world a better place and will be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community. Finally, it directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of this resolution to her family.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73179