Georgia CommonsHR 1420: Harrell, Anthony Trey; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Anthony Trey Harrell of Blakely, a local business owner and school board member who died on February 13, 2026.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Anthony Trey Harrell, a Blakely, Georgia resident who died on February 13, 2026. The text recounts his life: born April 12, 1979 in Blakely, he owned and operated Smitty's Grill and served as a member of the Early County Board of Education. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences over the death of Anthony Trey Harrell.
- Recites biographical details about Harrell, including his birth, family, business ownership, and school board service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Harrell's family.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the family of Anthony Trey Harrell and the Blakely and Early County community. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the broader public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic tribute rather than a policy change. Its practical effect is limited to providing Harrell's family with an official record of the legislature's recognition of his life and community contributions in Blakely, Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Harrell's birth, family, business ownership of Smitty's Grill, and service on the Early County Board of Education.
- The resolved clause states the House joins in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House 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 Anthony Trey Harrell 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
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
- Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Blakely Georgia
- Early County Board of Education
- commemorative legislation