Georgia CommonsHR 1397: Bryant, Dr. Karen Leigh; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant, an Air Force veteran and educator from Chattanooga, Tennessee, who died in 2022, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant, who was born in 1968 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and passed away on April 30, 2022. The resolution describes her service in the United States Air Force in Italy and Germany, her work as an educator and community advocate, and her role as a mother, wife, and friend. The House resolves that its members join in honoring her memory and expressing condolences, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant.
- Recites biographical details about her military service, education career, family, and community involvement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant, who will receive a copy of it. It also reflects the sentiments of the House members who sponsored and passed it, but it does not impose any legal obligations on any other group.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and does not alter any Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic and personal, providing formal public recognition and comfort to the family of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant through an official act of the legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states that House members join in honoring Dr. Bryant's life and memory and express regret at her passing.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an appropriate copy for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
- Michael Smith (D, HD-041)
- Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- military veterans
- education