HR348: HR348 Howard, Artword; condolences

This House resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize the death of Artword Howard and express sympathy on behalf of the chamber. It does not change any Georgia law or create new rules, funding, or requirements. The resolution describes Howard's character and community ties, then resolves that House members join in honoring his memory and extend condolences. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Howard's family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences over the death of Artword Howard.
• States that House members join in honoring his life and memory.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Howard's family.
• Makes no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or any regulatory requirements.

The resolution directly affects the family of Artword Howard, who will receive an official copy, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing that copy for distribution.

This is a symbolic gesture rather than a policy change. It gives Howard's family a formal, public expression of sympathy from the state legislature, but it does not alter any law, spend state money, or affect anyone beyond the honoree's family and community.

• The whereas clauses describe Howard's character, community involvement, and the impact of his passing.
• The first resolving clause has House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

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

• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)Primary sponsor
• David Clark (R, HD-100)
• Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• memorial resolution