Georgia CommonsHR 1125: Smith, Mayor Waymond; Alapaha, Georgia; honoring the life, service, and legacy; condolences
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and public service of Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, who died on January 15, 2026, and offers condolences to his family and community.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, Georgia, who died on January 15, 2026, at age 66. It recounts his decades of work at Amoco Fabric and Winfab, his 30 years volunteering with the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department, and his 22 years as an elected official, including 18 years as mayor of Alapaha. It also notes his role as a founding member of the gospel group The Gospelaires of Georgia. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and honors his life and service and extends sympathy to his family, friends, and the Alapaha community. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the legislature.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and public service of Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, Georgia.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to Smith's family, friends, and the Alapaha community.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Smith's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family, friends, and community of Mayor Waymond Smith in Alapaha, Georgia, including his children, mother, siblings, and fellow members of the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department and The Gospelaires of Georgia gospel group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of a local mayor's decades of civic and community service, providing a formal record and a keepsake for his family.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Smith's biography, his 30 years with the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department, and his 22 years as an elected official including 18 as mayor.
- The resolved clause states the House recognizes and honors Smith's life and service and expresses sympathy to his family and community.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Smith's family.
From the bill
“Waymond served 22 years as an elected official and 18 years as the beloved Mayor of Alapaha, guiding the town with wisdom, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of others”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- Eric Gisler (D, HD-121)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- local government
- Alapaha Georgia
- condolences