HR630: HR630 Bailey, Franklin; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Franklin Bailey, a 34-year member of the Home Builders Association of South Georgia and the Home Builders Association of Georgia, where he served as 2024-2025 president. The resolution recounts his 43 years in the construction industry as owner of Franklin Bailey Construction LLC, his industry awards, and his civic involvement with groups such as the Georgia Bible Camp Organization and the Valdosta Touchdown Club. The resolution does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Bailey's contributions and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Franklin Bailey for his career and community contributions.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Franklin Bailey.
• Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is purely a commendation.

The resolution directly names and honors Franklin Bailey, a home builder and construction company owner in South Georgia. It has no legal effect on any broader group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is that Franklin Bailey receives an official printed copy of the House's commendation of his career and community service.

• The whereas clauses describe Bailey's 34 years with the Home Builders Association of South Georgia and Home Builders Association of Georgia and his role as 2024-2025 HBAG president.
• The whereas clauses note his 43 years in construction as founder of Franklin Bailey Construction LLC and his industry awards.
• The resolving clause formally commends Bailey for his contributions to the home building industry and his community.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Bailey.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• John LaHood (R, HD-175)Primary sponsor
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)

• home building industry
• legislative commendation
• Georgia House resolution
• Valdosta