SR26: SR26 Johnson, Bryce Alan; condolences

This resolution is a memorial statement from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the life of Bryce Alan Johnson, who served as district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit and was active in Republican politics, his church, and his community in Tifton, Georgia. The resolution recounts his birth in Sylvester, Georgia, his career as a solicitor-general and district attorney, his family life with his wife Erika Stribling Johnson and son William Alan Johnson, and his involvement with First Methodist Church of Tifton. It formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Bryce Alan Johnson and expresses regret at his death.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Johnson's family.
• Recites biographical details about Johnson's career as district attorney and his community and church involvement, without creating any legal requirement or funding.

This resolution primarily affects the family of Bryce Alan Johnson, including his wife and son, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It also reflects the Georgia Senate's formal record but does not impose obligations on the public.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance. Its practical significance is limited to providing an official memorial document to Johnson's family and placing a tribute to him in the Senate's public record.

• The whereas clauses describe Johnson's birth, family, career as district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit, and community involvement.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring Johnson's life and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Johnson's family.

1. 2025-01-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)Primary sponsor
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)

• Senate resolution
• memorial tribute
• Tifton Judicial Circuit
• district attorney