Georgia CommonsHR 1220: Brock, Otis J., Jr.; a life of love, service, and extraordinary accomplishments; commend
Last action February 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the late Otis J. Brock, Jr., a longtime Savannah educator, coach, and Savannah State College athlete, for his life of service.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Otis J. Brock, Jr., who died on January 28, 2026. It recounts his life story: his birth in Montezuma, Georgia, his U.S. Army service during the Korean War era, his athletic career at Savannah State College, and his 30-year career as a teacher, coach, and administrator in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, including six years as principal of Alfred Ely Beach High School. The resolution formally states that the House commends Brock for his accomplishments, particularly his service to education and young people in Savannah, and expresses regret at his death. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Otis J. Brock, Jr. on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for his career in education and athletics.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret over Brock's death on January 28, 2026.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Brock's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement of the House.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Otis J. Brock, Jr. and his surviving family. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, since it is a ceremonial commendation rather than a change to state law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of Brock's decades of service to Savannah-area students and athletics into the Georgia House's formal proceedings and provides his family a keepsake copy.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends Brock for his accomplishments, especially his service to education and young people in Savannah, Georgia.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Brock's family.
- The whereas clauses recount his birth, military service, education, coaching, and 30-year career in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, but carry no legal force.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Otis J. Brock, Jr., for his many accomplishments, especially his service to education and young people in Savannah, Georgia, and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Savannah education history
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Savannah State University athletics