Georgia CommonsHR 1289: Waters, Brian Daniel; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 9, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Brian Daniel Waters, a Columbus area radio broadcaster and community volunteer who died on January 28, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Brian Daniel Waters after his death. It recounts his birth in Montgomery, Alabama in 1965, his volunteer work with PAWS Humane and Midtown Columbus Incorporated, and his career as a voice in national radio and television advertising for clients like Chevrolet, Denny's, and the Virginia Lottery. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sympathy for his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Brian Daniel Waters.
- Recites biographical details about his volunteer service and broadcasting career for the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Brian Daniel Waters' family, who will receive a copy of the document, and organizations he was involved with such as PAWS Humane and Midtown Columbus Incorporated. It has no legal effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic, giving official public recognition through the state legislature to a private citizen's community and professional contributions and offering formal condolences to his family.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Waters' birth, community volunteer roles, and national broadcasting career.
- The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Brian Daniel Waters 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
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Columbus Georgia
- condolences