HR848: HR848 White, Reverend Dr. Robert C., Jr.; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr., who passed away on January 13, 2025. It recounts his life: his birth in Atlanta in 1952, his military service in the United States Army and the Georgia Army National Guard, his 27 year career with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office where he retired as a lieutenant, and his work pastoring several United Methodist churches. 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 to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. and honors his life and memory.
• Recites his military service in the United States Army and Georgia Army National Guard and his 27 year career with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
• Recounts his work pastoring several United Methodist churches in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

This resolution directly names the family of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, and honors his former colleagues in the Georgia Army National Guard and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. It does not impose obligations on the public.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical impact is a formal, public acknowledgment by the legislature that provides the family of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. with an official record of his service and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses detail his birth, family background, military service, law enforcement career, and pastoral work at multiple United Methodist churches.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-03-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-28House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)

• memorial resolution
• Fulton County Sheriff's Office
• Georgia Army National Guard
• United Methodist Church