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title: HR 1331. Mayhan, Sam R.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-02-11
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status_date: 2026-02-11
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  - Angela Moore
  - Eric Bell
  - Anissa Jones
  - L.C. Myles
  - Floyd Griffin
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# HR 1331. Mayhan, Sam R.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1331
By: Representatives Moore of the 91st, Bell of the 75th, Jones of the 143rd, Myles of the 126th,
and Griffin of the 149th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Sam R. Mayhan on January 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Sam R. Mayhan was born on December 26, 1932, and lived a life marked by
courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment to those he loved; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army and Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, from June 13, 1950, through December 4, 1957, Sam served in the United
States Army, where he served as an Infantryman and achieved the rank of Corporal; and
WHEREAS, following his Army service, he continued his dedication to the nation by joining
the United States Navy from September 19, 1958, to July 1, 1971, ultimately earning the rank
of Radioman First Class (RM1); and
WHEREAS, Sam was a veteran of the Korean Conflict Era, Peacetime, and the Vietnam Era;
and
WHEREAS, his distinguished career took him across the globe, including assignments in
Korea, Germany, the Philippines, Cuba, Japan, and Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, a man of abiding faith, Sam was an active member of his church and was deeply
committed to his family; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends 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, Sam R. Mayhan 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 Sam R. Mayhan 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 Sam R. Mayhan.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-11)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-11)
- Sponsors: Angela Moore, Eric Bell, Anissa Jones, L.C. Myles, Floyd Griffin
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73145

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1331.md?full=1