HR 1330: Terry, John Raymond; honoring the life, service and historic legacy; retired Superintendent of Talbot County and the first African American Chief Probate Judge of Talbot County, Georgia; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing John Raymond Terry after his death. It recounts his career as Superintendent of Talbot County Schools and his later election in 2008 as Probate Judge of Talbot County, where he became the first African American to hold the position of Chief Probate Judge in that county. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of Terry's service in education and the judiciary, expresses condolences to his family and friends, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally recognizes John Raymond Terry's career as Superintendent of Talbot County Schools before his retirement.
• States the House's recognition of Terry as the first African American to serve as Chief Probate Judge of Talbot County.
• Expresses the House's condolences to Terry's family, friends, and colleagues following his death.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Terry's family.

This resolution directly concerns the family, friends, and colleagues of John Raymond Terry, as well as the Talbot County community he served through public education and the probate court. It creates no binding obligations for the public at large.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law or government operations; its significance is symbolic. It provides an official, public record of the Georgia House's recognition of Terry's career in education and his historic role as a judicial officeholder.

• The whereas clauses describe Terry's career as Superintendent of Talbot County Schools and his 2008 election as Probate Judge of Talbot County.
• The resolved clause has the House 'honor and remember' Terry's life and 'commend' his public service and leadership.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Terry's family.

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

• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)Primary sponsor
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)

• Talbot County
• honorary resolution
• probate court
• public education
• Georgia House of Representatives