HR861: HR861 Redner, Trooper Chase Winston; condolences

This resolution is a tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Trooper Chase Winston Redner, a Georgia State Patrol officer who was killed while on duty on February 20, 2024. It recounts his background, including his birth, education at the University of North Georgia, graduation from the Georgia State Patrol's 103rd Trooper School, and his service on the Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally states that the House honors his life and legacy, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

• Formally honors the life and legacy of Trooper Chase Winston Redner on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recounts his biography, education, and law enforcement career with the Georgia State Patrol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

The resolution directly names Trooper Chase Winston Redner and his family, including his mother Linda Stancil-Redner and father Richard Redner. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and send the commemorative copy.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, permanent legislative acknowledgment of a Georgia State Patrol trooper's death in the line of duty, offering public recognition and a keepsake document for his family.

• The whereas clauses detail Trooper Redner's birth date, family, education at the University of North Georgia, and graduation from the Georgia State Patrol's 103rd Trooper School.
• The whereas clauses note his role on the Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team and his death in the line of duty on February 20, 2024.
• The resolving clause states that the House of Representatives honors his life and legacy.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Will Wade (R, HD-009)Primary sponsor
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)

• law enforcement
• Georgia State Patrol
• memorial resolution
• public safety