HR594: HR594 Beecher, David Lamar, Sr.; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes David Lamar Beecher, Sr., who was born in 1941 and died on March 6, 2025. The resolution describes his decades of involvement with the David Emmanuel Academy community since 1970, his faith as a member of Olney Primitive Baptist Church, and his family, including his three children and eight grandchildren. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a statement of tribute passed by the chamber.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of David Lamar Beecher, Sr.
• Recounts his decades of service to the David Emmanuel Academy community starting in 1970.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial tribute.

The resolution directly names and honors the family of David Lamar Beecher, Sr., including his three children and eight grandchildren, as well as the David Emmanuel Academy community and Olney Primitive Baptist Church congregation with which he was associated.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, published record of the House's tribute and a physical copy given to the Beecher family, similar to a public statement of condolence.

• The resolution recites background on David Lamar Beecher, Sr.'s life, birth in 1941, and death on March 6, 2025.
• It notes his membership in the David Emmanuel Academy community since 1970 and his active role at Olney Primitive Baptist Church.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-03-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-13House Hopper (House)

• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• David Emmanuel Academy
• Georgia House of Representatives tribute