HR481: HR481 Wessinger, Dr. William Nettles; condolences

This resolution is a tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, an orthopedic surgeon who practiced in Savannah for more than two decades and later served in hospital administration at Memorial Health. It recounts his military service as an Army Flight Surgeon, his medical training at Duke University, his career in orthopedics, and his family life. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's condolences and regret at his passing, and it 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' condolences on the death of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger.
• Recites his biography, military service, medical career, and family details in the resolution's text.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.

The resolution directly names the family of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, who will receive a copy, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing it. It carries no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change; it creates no new rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to the House's formal record and a keepsake copy delivered to the Wessinger family.

• The whereas clauses detail his birth, military service as an Army Flight Surgeon, Duke University medical training, and 23-plus year orthopedic career in Savannah.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)Primary sponsor
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Savannah
• memorial tribute