HR302: HR302 Chang, Jimmy; condolences

This resolution is a formal expression of sympathy from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Jimmy Chang, a University of Georgia graduate who served as 2024 president of the Asian Real Estate Association of America's Atlanta Metro Chapter and sat on the 2024 Atlanta Realtors Association Board of Directors. The resolution states that the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses deep regret at his passing. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Chang's family. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Jimmy Chang.
• Recites his career achievements, including leadership roles in Atlanta-area real estate associations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to produce a copy of the resolution for his family.

The resolution directly names Jimmy Chang's family, who will receive the copy, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing it. It has no broader regulatory effect on other Georgians.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It provides an official, public tribute from the state legislature and a keepsake document for Chang's family, but it does not change any law, program, or funding in Georgia.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Jimmy Chang's education, career in real estate, and community involvement.
• The first resolving clause has the House formally honor his memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Long Tran (D, HD-080)Primary sponsor
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Atlanta real estate community