HR266: HR266 Waller, Brandon "Beezy"; condolences

This House resolution is a memorial tribute rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes the passing of Brandon "Beezy" Waller, who was born in Atlanta on February 5, 1985, and raised in Columbus, Georgia, and who died on February 8, 2025. The resolution describes his community work, including promoting community service, supporting nonprofit organizations, and anti-violence campaigns, and his connections with government officials and media outlets. The House formally expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Brandon "Beezy" Waller on February 8, 2025.
• Recounts his background, birth date, hometown of Columbus, Georgia, and his community and anti-violence advocacy work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funds.

The resolution directly concerns the family, friends, and community of Brandon "Beezy" Waller in Columbus, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy to his family.

This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing an official, lasting House tribute to Waller and giving his family a formal document recognizing his community contributions.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts Waller's birth in Atlanta on February 5, 1985, his upbringing in Columbus, Georgia, and his community and media work, including with Foxie 105.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-02-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-13House Hopper (House)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• memorial resolution
• Columbus Georgia
• House of Representatives tribute