SR22: SR22 Justus, Scott; condolences

This is a Georgia Senate resolution, a formal statement rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the passing of Scott Justus, a longtime homebuilder from Villa Rica who spent more than 30 years in the construction industry and was active in local homebuilder associations and his church. The resolution recounts his life, family, and community involvement, then formally states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Scott Justus, who died January 11, 2025.
• Recounts biographical details about Justus, including his career in the construction industry and community and church involvement.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Justus's family.
• Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, since it is a commemorative resolution.

This resolution primarily affects the family of Scott Justus, who receive an official copy, and members of the Georgia Senate who adopt it as a formal statement of condolence. It does not impose obligations on the public.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, providing an official state recognition of Scott Justus's life and community contributions for his family and community.

• The resolution recites Justus's biography, including his birth in Hendersonville, North Carolina, his family, and his 30-plus years in home construction.
• It resolves that the Senate honors his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

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

• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)

• Senate resolution
• condolences
• Villa Rica
• homebuilding industry