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title: HR 1289. Waters, Brian Daniel; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-02-09
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status_date: 2026-02-09
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  - Carmen Rice
  - Vance Smith
  - Teddy Reese
  - Debbie Buckner
  - Carolyn Hugley
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  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Columbus Georgia
  - condolences
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# HR 1289. Waters, Brian Daniel; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1289
By: Representatives Rice of the 139th, Smith of the 138th, Reese of the 140th, Buckner of the
137th, and Hugley of the 141st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Brian Daniel Waters; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Brian Daniel Waters on January 28, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Brian Daniel Waters was born on September 14, 1965, in Montgomery,
Alabama; and
WHEREAS, unwaveringly committed to his community, Brian served as a dedicated board
member and president of PAWS Humane for almost a decade; created the Barks and Blues
Concert Series, their annual fundraiser that is still enjoyed every spring along the banks of
the Chattahoochee River; and served as a board member for Midtown Columbus
Incorporated for four years; and
WHEREAS, Brian's voice can be heard internationally in promotions for clients such as DC
Comics Show, Washington Golf Show, the Virginia Lottery, the Washington Capitols,
Bojangles, Denny's, Chevrolet, Jeep/Ram, Dodge, Volkswagen, the Price is Right stage, and
others; and
WHEREAS, Brain's leadership in the broadcast radio industry is distinguished by a history
of superior ratings, team building, and mentoring; his love for music was evident in every
project he undertook, and his dedication to excellence inspired generations of radio
programmers and personalities; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his generous spirit, high ideals, morals, and
deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family, friends, and colleagues were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Brian Daniel Waters will long be
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Brian Daniel Waters.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-09)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-09)
- Sponsors: Carmen Rice, Vance Smith, Teddy Reese, Debbie Buckner, Carolyn Hugley
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73039

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1289.md?full=1