HR 1329: Newton, Rickey O'Neal; Norcross, Georgia; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Rickey O'Neal Newton, a Norcross resident who died after a life described in the resolution as marked by faith, family, and community involvement. The resolution recounts his upbringing, his church membership since childhood, his graduation from Norcross High School in 1970, his career in the construction trade following his father, and his role as family historian. The House resolves to formally honor his memory and express sympathy to his family and friends. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the legislature.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Rickey O'Neal Newton on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's sympathy to Newton's family and friends following his death.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Newton's family.

The resolution directly names the family of Rickey O'Neal Newton, including his son, siblings, and other relatives, and it affects the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical outcome is a formal, published tribute in the legislative record and a physical copy given to Newton's family as a gesture of recognition and sympathy.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Newton's birth, upbringing, faith, education at Norcross High School, career in construction, and role as family historian.
• The resolving clause states that the House honors his life and memory and expresses sympathy to his family and friends.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)

• memorial resolution
• Norcross Georgia
• Georgia House of Representatives
• condolence resolution