Georgia CommonsHR 1501: Riekeman, Dr. Guy F; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Dr. Guy F. Riekeman, former Chancellor and President of Life University, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Dr. Guy F. Riekeman, a chiropractor and longtime leader of Life University who died recently. The resolution recounts his career, including his service as President of Life University from 2004 to 2017, his decades of work advancing the chiropractic profession, and his family life. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Riekeman's family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Dr. Guy F. Riekeman.
- Recounts his career at Life University, where he served as President from 2004 to 2017.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Dr. Guy F. Riekeman, who will receive an official copy, and the members of the Georgia House of Representatives who adopt it as a formal statement of condolence. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic gesture by the legislature to publicly recognize an individual's life and contributions and to formally console his surviving family members.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Dr. Riekeman's career, including over five decades in the chiropractic profession and his tenure as President of Life University from 2004 to 2017.
- The resolved clause states that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dr. Guy F. Riekeman 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
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Life University
- chiropractic profession
- Georgia House of Representatives