HR434: HR434 Cooper, Terrance Lamont; condolences

This House resolution is a memorial statement rather than a change to Georgia law. It expresses the House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Terrance Lamont Cooper, who was born in Queens, New York in 1971 and moved to Georgia in 1985. The resolution recounts his education in the Bibb County School System, his service in the United States Army National Guard including duty as a Desert Storm veteran, and his career at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he worked his way up from an IT Helpdesk Support Contractor to a full-time Helpdesk Lead. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his memory, offers condolences to his family and friends, and recognizes his contributions to his community and the nation. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Terrance Lamont Cooper on February 16, 2025.
• Recounts his education in the Bibb County School System and at Valdosta State College.
• Recognizes his service in the United States Army National Guard as a Desert Storm veteran and his career at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

This resolution directly names and honors Terrance Lamont Cooper and addresses his family and friends. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for the family.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, public record of the House's condolences and an official copy given to Cooper's family, similar to a tribute or proclamation.

• The resolution recites Cooper's birth, education, military service with the Army National Guard's 148th Brigade, and Desert Storm service from 1990 to 1991.
• It describes his career at the CDC, starting as a contractor in 1999 and becoming a full-time Helpdesk Lead in July 2024.
• The resolving clause states the House honors his memory and extends condolences to his family and friends.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to Cooper's family.

1. 2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-27House Hopper (House)

• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)Primary sponsor
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)

• condolence resolution
• military veterans
• Bibb County
• CDC employees