HR516: HR516 Lundy, William L. "Bill", Jr.; 40 Years of Distinguished Legal Service; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr., a Cedartown attorney, for four decades of legal practice. The resolution recounts his background, including his education at Cedartown High School and the Cumberland School of Law, his decades as a senior partner at the firm Parker and Lundy, his leadership roles with the State Bar of Georgia, and his role in the 1993 U.S. Supreme Court case Easterwood v. CSX Transportation. It also recognizes his community activities, such as founding a local theater company, working as a radio broadcast analyst, appearing in an independent film, and serving as a church elder. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it formally commends Lundy and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr. for 40 years of legal service in Georgia and Alabama.
• Recognizes his leadership roles with the State Bar of Georgia, including chairing its Disciplinary Board and its General Practice and Trial Section.
• Notes his role in the 1993 U.S. Supreme Court case Easterwood v. CSX Transportation, 507 U.S. 123.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lundy.
• Extends the House's best wishes for his continued success and well-being.

This resolution directly names and honors William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr., a Cedartown attorney, along with his law firm colleagues and family. It does not impose any obligations, rights, or changes on the general public.

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure has no legal effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to formally recognizing one attorney's career and community service, and providing him an official copy of the House's commendation.

• The whereas clauses detail Lundy's education, legal career at the firm Parker and Lundy, and State Bar leadership roles.
• The whereas clauses also cite his involvement in the U.S. Supreme Court case Easterwood v. CSX Transportation and his community and family activities.
• The resolving clause formally commends Lundy for his 40 years of legal service and contributions to his community and the state.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Lundy.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)Primary sponsor
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)

• legislative commendation
• legal profession
• Cedartown
• State Bar of Georgia