Georgia CommonsHR 1272: Perry, Schley Louis, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., a longtime Colquitt County farmer and agricultural advocate who died on November 26, 2025, and directs a copy be given to his family.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Schley Louis 'Big Louie' Perry, Jr., who ran Pineywoods Farms in Colquitt County for decades and was active in state and national agricultural organizations. The resolution recounts his biography, family, farming career, community service, and honors, then resolves that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., and honors his life and memory.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Perry's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely commemorative statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the family of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren. It also reflects recognition for the broader Colquitt County farming community and agricultural organizations he was involved with.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official public record of the state's recognition of Perry's decades of contributions to Georgia agriculture, giving his family and community a formal tribute from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Perry's biography, farming career at Pineywoods Farms, and civic and agricultural involvement across multiple unnumbered whereas clauses.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., 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
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia agriculture
- Colquitt County
- farming legacy