HR994: HR994 Parker, Dixon Frederick; condolences

This resolution is a formal expression of condolence from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts the life of Dixon Frederick Parker, who was born on November 15, 1967, graduated from Georgia Tech, and spent more than 30 years working in nuclear mechanical engineering. It describes his interests, including hunting, gun collecting, cooking, and his family, including his wife Marion and daughters Jessica and Elizabeth. The resolution formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. This is a ceremonial measure with no regulatory or budgetary effect.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Dixon Frederick Parker.
• Recites biographical details about Parker's life, career, family, and personal interests as a matter of official record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Parker's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a memorial resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Dixon Frederick Parker and his family, including his wife Marion and daughters Jessica and Elizabeth. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing the commemorative copy.

While this measure has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally, it provides an official public tribute and a formal record of appreciation that the Parker family will receive as a keepsake from the state legislature.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Parker's birth, education at Georgia Tech, and 30-plus year career in nuclear mechanical engineering.
• The whereas clauses also describe his personal interests, including hunting, gun collecting, cooking, and his role as a husband and father.
• The resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-04-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (House)

• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)Primary sponsor
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
• Will Wade (R, HD-009)
• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• condolences