HR350: HR350 Rogers, Joshua "Josh" Michael; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, who died on November 24, 2024. It recounts his work revitalizing downtown Macon, including his roles as executive director of the Historic Macon Foundation and later president and CEO of NewTown Macon, where he helped establish Middle Georgia's first Community Development Financial Institution and Macon's first Business Improvement District. The resolution does not change any law. It 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 delivery to his family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers.
• Recounts his civic accomplishments in Macon, including leadership roles at the Historic Macon Foundation and NewTown Macon.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time commemorative statement.

The resolution directly affects the family of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, including his wife and children, and formally involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; its significance is symbolic, giving the Georgia House of Representatives a formal way to publicly recognize Rogers' civic contributions to Macon and to extend condolences to his family.

• The whereas clauses describe Rogers' biography, career, and community work in Macon, providing the factual basis for the resolution.
• The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his life and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to his family.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)Primary sponsor
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)

• Macon civic leaders
• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• downtown revitalization