House Resolution 1118
By: Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 141st, Rice of the 139th, Smith of the
138th, and Reese of the 140th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Charles “Chuck” Leonard Mashburn; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Charles “Chuck” Leonard Mashburn on December 19, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Charles “Chuck” Leonard Mashburn was born on September 1, 1954, in
Birmingham, Alabama, a beloved son of Clifford and Merry Mashburn; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Carole, and was blessed with
two remarkable children, Ann and Charles; and
WHEREAS, for decades Chuck was the voice of the Chattahoochee Valley on WTVM, a
legacy that lives on in the stories he told and the lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, deeply committed to his community, he was known for hosting academic
bowls, moderating election debates, and interviewing community leaders about goals for the
area; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Chuck will long be remembered for his
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Charles “Chuck” Leonard
Mashburn and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Charles “Chuck” Leonard Mashburn.