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title: HR 1373. Self, Edwin Marion, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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status_date: 2026-02-17
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  - Debbie Buckner
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# HR 1373. Self, Edwin Marion, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1373
By: Representative Buckner of the 137th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Edwin Marion Self, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Edwin Marion Self, Jr., at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, Edwin Marion Self, Jr., was born on March 25, 1928, in Warm Springs,
Georgia, a beloved son of Edwin Marion Self, Sr., and Maggie Thompson Self; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Self was the oldest living member of First
Baptist Church in Warm Springs, Georgia, and served many years as a deacon and
brotherhood director; and
WHEREAS, he served on the Warm Springs City Council for over 30 years, was a member
of the Men's Club, and was instrumental in the building of the ball field and community
center; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Dorothy, and was blessed with
four remarkable children, Edwin, Gayle, Debra, and Dennis; and ten wonderful
grandchildren, Edwin, Libby, Emily, Michael, Morgan, Joy, Jill, Victoria, Jessica, and
Michael; as well as ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; 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, Mr. Self 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 Edwin Marion Self, Jr.,
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 Edwin Marion Self, Jr.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Edwin Marion Self, Jr. of Warm Springs, a Navy veteran and longtime city council member who died at age 97, and offers condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Edwin Marion Self, Jr., who was born in Warm Springs, Georgia in 1928, served in the United States Navy, and later spent more than 30 years on the Warm Springs City Council. He was also active for decades at First Baptist Church in Warm Springs.
The resolution states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family, which includes his wife Dorothy, his four children, ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

### What it does

- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Edwin Marion Self, Jr. and expresses condolences to his family.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to his family.
- Recites biographical details about Self's Navy service, decades on the Warm Springs City Council, and church involvement as the basis for the honor.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors the family of Edwin Marion Self, Jr., including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the official copy for distribution.

### Why it matters

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it creates an official state record recognizing Self's decades of public and military service and provides his family a formal document of remembrance from the legislature.

### Key provisions

- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Self's birth, Navy service, church leadership, and over 30 years on the Warm Springs City Council.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-17)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-17)
- Sponsors: Debbie Buckner
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73302

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1373.md?full=1