HR 1275: Coleman, Dr. Thomas L.; condolences

This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dr. Thomas L. Coleman following his death on January 31, 2026. The resolution recounts his more than 25 years of service in the United States Air Force, including service in the Vietnam War, and his subsequent career in Georgia public service, including as Chief of Staff to a former DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer, more than 12 years with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, and as Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Coleman's family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret at the death of Dr. Thomas L. Coleman on January 31, 2026.
• Recounts his military service in the United States Air Force and his decades of public service roles in Georgia government.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Coleman's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution directly names Dr. Thomas L. Coleman's family, including his wife Dr. Beverly Harris Coleman and his children and grandchildren, who will receive the resolution. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

The resolution has no practical legal effect but serves as an official public記录 of the state's recognition of Coleman's decades of military and public service, providing his family with a formal memorial from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses detail Coleman's Air Force service of more than 25 years, including in the Vietnam War.
• The whereas clauses list his Georgia public service roles, including Chief of Staff to DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis and service with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• The resolved clause formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and honors his life and memory.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)Primary sponsor
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)

• memorial resolution
• DeKalb County
• veterans
• Georgia public service