--- title: HR 1398. Williams, Ty Lewis; honoring the life and memory; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1398 cite_as: HR 1398, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1398 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1398.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1398/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73411 date: 2026-02-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1397.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1399.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1398.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1398 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Mary Ann Santos text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1398/2025 upstream_id: 2119520 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - condolence resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - memorial tribute --- # HR 1398. Williams, Ty Lewis; honoring the life and memory; condolences ## Text House Resolution 1398 By: Representative Santos of the 117th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Ty Lewis Williams; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Ty Lewis Williams on February 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ty Lewis Williams was born on September 26, 2002, a beloved son of Stephanie Carreker and Jermey Williams; and WHEREAS, a passionate writer and musican, Ty could light up a room with his quick wit and unforgettable sense of humor; 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, Ty will long be remembered for his love of UFC, but above all, his deep and abiding love for his family, 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 Ty Lewis Williams 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 Ty Lewis Williams. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Ty Lewis Williams, who died on February 3, 2026, and offers condolences to his family. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial tribute, not a change to state law. It recognizes the passing of Ty Lewis Williams, born September 26, 2002, and describes his character, interests, and relationships with family and friends. The resolution formally expresses the House's regret at his death and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. It carries no funding, penalties, or ongoing legal effect. ### What it does - Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Ty Lewis Williams on February 3, 2026. - Recites biographical details about Williams, including his birth date, parents, and personal interests. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. ### Who it affects The resolution primarily affects the family of Ty Lewis Williams, including his mother Stephanie Carreker and father Jermey Williams, who will receive a copy. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the document. ### Why it matters While this resolution does not change any law, it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of a constituent's death, offering a formal record of condolence for the family to keep. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Williams' life, birth date, family, and personal qualities. - The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for his family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-18) - Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73411 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1398.md?full=1