Georgia CommonsHR 1331: Mayhan, Sam R.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 11, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Sam R. Mayhan, a veteran of the Army and Navy who died on January 30, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a House resolution, a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes the life of Sam R. Mayhan, who was born on December 26, 1932, and served in the United States Army as an Infantryman from 1950 to 1957 and then in the United States Navy as a Radioman First Class from 1958 to 1971, including service during the Korean Conflict Era and the Vietnam Era. The resolution states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses its regret at his passing. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Mayhan's family. It does not amend any Georgia statute or create any new legal requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan, who died on January 30, 2026.
- States the House of Representatives' regret at his passing on behalf of its members.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Mayhan's family.
- Recites his military service history in the Army and Navy but does not create any new benefit, program, or legal change.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Sam R. Mayhan and his surviving family, who will receive a copy of it. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or state agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute the document.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, formally recording the state legislature's recognition of an individual's military service and life for the benefit of his family.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Mayhan's Army service from June 13, 1950 to December 4, 1957 and his Navy service from September 19, 1958 to July 1, 1971.
- It formally resolves that House members join in honoring his memory and express regret at his passing.
- It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan 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
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
Topics
- veterans
- military service
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives