HR277: HR277 Taylor, Cornelius Lashon; condolences

This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Cornelius Lashon Taylor, who died on January 16, 2025. It recounts his life story: born in Walton County, Georgia in 1978, his long presence in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, his love of music, poetry, art, and reading, and his faith and participation at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial expression of remembrance.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Cornelius Lashon Taylor and honors his life and memory.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for delivery to Taylor's family.
• Recites biographical details about Taylor's life, including his birth, community ties, interests, and faith, as the basis for the honor.

This resolution directly names and honors Cornelius Lashon Taylor and his family, who will receive copies of it. It also reflects on the Old Fourth Ward community in Atlanta and Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was known.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a private citizen's life and community contributions, and provides his family with a formal keepsake acknowledging his memory.

• The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) details Taylor's birth in Walton County, his life in the Old Fourth Ward, his artistic interests, and his faith community.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to Taylor's family.

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

• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)

• memorial resolution
• Old Fourth Ward
• Atlanta community
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