Georgia CommonsHR 1207: Kenimer, Zade; honoring the life, service, and accomplishments; condolences
Last action February 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the late Zade Kenimer, who served in the Georgia House of Representatives during the late 1940s and worked as an educator, and extends the chamber's condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life and public service of Zade Kenimer, who represented Georgians in the House during the late 1940s and later worked as an educator. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it serves as an official tribute. The resolution recounts Kenimer's legislative service and his career in education, praising his character and leadership. It resolves that the House formally honors his life and contributions, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and public service of former Georgia House member Zade Kenimer.
- Recognizes his career as an educator alongside his legislative service in the late 1940s.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Kenimer's family.
- Creates no change to Georgia law, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill amending state code.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the family of Zade Kenimer, who will receive an official copy, and reflects recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of a former member's legislative and educational career.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official public record of the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a former member's service, giving his family formal recognition from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Kenimer's service in the Georgia House during the late 1940s and his subsequent career as an educator.
- The resolved clause states the House's intent to honor and commemorate his life and accomplishments.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Kenimer's family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor and commemorate the life and accomplishments of Zade Kenimer, recognizing his service in the Georgia House of Representatives and his lasting contributions as an educator and citizen.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
- Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
- Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
- John Corbett (R, HD-174)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- education
- legislative history