HR43: HR43 Johnson, Bryce Alan; condolences
Last action January 17, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Bryce Alan Johnson, the district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit, who died on December 2, 2024.
In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Bryce Alan Johnson, who served as district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit and died on December 2, 2024. The resolution recounts his life, including his birth in Sylvester, Georgia, his career in Republican political organizations and as a solicitor-general and district attorney, his involvement with First Methodist Church of Tifton, and his family, including his wife Erika Stribling Johnson and son William Alan Johnson. The resolution formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of tribute.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Bryce Alan Johnson, a former district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit, on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Johnson's family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Bryce Alan Johnson's surviving family, including his wife and son, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It has no regulatory effect on the public and does not change any Georgia law or agency practice.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly recognize Johnson's career as a prosecutor and his community involvement, and to offer condolences to his family.
Key provisions
- Recites biographical details of Bryce Alan Johnson, including his birth, family, career as solicitor-general and district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit, and community involvement.
- Resolves that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
- Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- district attorney
- Tifton Judicial Circuit
- Georgia House of Representatives