HR277: HR277 Taylor, Cornelius Lashon; condolences

25 LC 129 0158 House Resolution 277 By: Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Willis of the 55th, Crawford of the 89th, Cannon of the 58th, Holland of the 54th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Cornelius Lashon Taylor; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Cornelius Lashon Taylor on January 16, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Cornelius Lashon Taylor was born on October 8, 1978, i n Walton County,4 Georgia, and for over a decade, he was a cherished presence in the Old Fourth Ward5 neighborhoods, particularly on Old Wheat Street; and6 WHEREAS, he demonstrated a lifelong passion for the arts, expre ssing himself through7 music, poetry, and visual art, and as a young child, he had a special love for the flute, often8 playing melodies that resonated with his soul; and9 WHEREAS, he was an avid reader who immersed himself in science fiction, murder10 mysteries, and rap lyrics, finding inspiration in literature and the spoken word; and11 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Cornelius Lashon Tayl or participated in12 community events and attended services at Ebenezer Baptist Church; and13 H. R. 277 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0158 WHEREAS, to those who knew him, he was not simply unhoused; he was a pillar of14 strength, a friend, and a source of inspiration; and15 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation16 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he17 made this world a better place in which to live; and18 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Cornelius Lashon Tay lor will long be19 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who20 had the great fortune of knowing him.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Cornelius Lashon Taylor23 and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the26 family of Cornelius Lashon Taylor.27 H. R. 277 - 2 -