HR551: HR551 Stuckey, Norman Joseph, Jr.; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr., who died on March 3, 2025. It recounts his life story: his birth in Cadwell, Georgia in 1933, his service in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, his career as an aircraft mechanic and later contracting officer at Robins Air Force Base, his 1953 marriage to his wife Almaleen, his family of two children, six grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, his church service as a deacon, his Christmas tree farm, and his later years at a senior living community. The resolution's operative effect is that the House formally expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Stuckey's family.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial tribute rather than a change to Georgia law.

This resolution directly affects the family of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr., who will receive an official copy, and reflects on his community connections including Robins Air Force Base, Cadwell Baptist Church, Dudley Baptist Church, and The Grove senior living community.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to providing Stuckey's family with an official state document recognizing his life, military service, and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses recount Stuckey's birth, military service in the 101st Airborne Division, and career at Robins Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic and contracting officer.
• The whereas clauses describe his marriage, family, church service as a deacon, and Christmas tree farm.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

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

• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• military veterans
• Robins Air Force Base
• Georgia House of Representatives