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Georgia Senate adopts resolution honoring late engineer Thomas Campbell Leslie

Original title: Leslie, PE, Thomas Campbell; condolences

Last action · June 20, 2026: Senate Read and AdoptedSponsor: Nan Orrock

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia Senate formally recognizes and commends the life, professional career, and civic contributions of Thomas Campbell Leslie, , following his passing on March 16, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes no laws or public snding, serving exclusively to officially honor a deceased citizen and provide a memorial copy of the resolution to his family.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family of Thomas Campbell Leslie

They receive an official copy of the commemorative resolution adopted by the Georgia Senate.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Campbell Leslie passed away on March 16, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
  • He was born on July 13, 1945, to Jean Campbell Leslie and Dr. John T. Leslie and raised in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
  • He served in the United States Public Health Service during the Vietnam War era.
  • He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Stanford University.
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  • He worked in solid waste research and planning for the Atlanta Regional Commission and served as Executive Director of the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Georgia Engineering Alliance.
  • He authored a monthly column for Georgia Engineer Magazine and was married to his wife Mary for 49 years.
  • The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to his family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 8EX?
The resolution recognizes and commends the life, career, and community contributions of the late Thomas Campbell Leslie, .
Does this resolution change any laws or appropriate state funds?
No. As a commemorative measure, it alters no laws and allocates no funding, serving solely to honor an individual's legacy.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Jun 20, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate Read and Adopted
  2. Jun 18, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate Hopper

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

United States Public Health Service, Central Presbyterian Church, Davidson College and 10 more
OrganizationUnited States Public Health Service“Branch where Thomas Campbell Leslie served during the Vietnam War era.”Map →
OrganizationCentral Presbyterian Church“Church where Thomas Campbell Leslie served in leadership capacities.”Map →
OrganizationDavidson College“Alma mater where Thomas Campbell Leslie pursued higher education.”Map →
OrganizationAtlanta Regional Commission“Organization where Thomas Campbell Leslie worked in solid waste research and pla”Map →
PersonJean Campbell Leslie“Mother of Thomas Campbell Leslie.”Map →
PersonThomas Campbell Leslie“Subject of the commemorative resolution recognizing his life and engineering car”Map →
OrganizationStanford University“Institution where Thomas Campbell Leslie earned a Master of Science in Civil Eng”Map →
OrganizationGeorgia Engineering Alliance“Alliance where Thomas Campbell Leslie served as Executive Director and consultan”Map →
OrganizationJordan, Jones and Goulding“Engineering firm where Thomas Campbell Leslie held leadership roles.”Map →
PersonJohn T. Leslie“Father of Thomas Campbell Leslie.”Map →
PersonMary Head Leslie“Wife of Thomas Campbell Leslie.”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Society of Civil Engineers“Organization whose Georgia Chapter Thomas Campbell Leslie directed.”Map →
OrganizationGeorgia Institute of Technology“Institution where Thomas Campbell Leslie earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil E”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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