Georgia CommonsHR 1506: Chambers, Michael "Mike" Earl, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr., a longtime U.S. Forest Service employee who died on January 24, 2026, 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 formally recognize the life of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr., who passed away on January 24, 2026. The resolution recounts his background, including his birth in Newfoundland, Canada, his 43 year career with the United States Forest Service as a Civil Engineer Technician, his church membership, and his family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Its operative effect is to have the House formally express regret at his passing and to direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr.
- Recites biographical details about his birth, family, career, and community involvement for the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing the document to them.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it creates an official record honoring Chambers' life and provides his family with a formal memento from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The resolution states the House's expression of regret and honors Chambers' memory as its central resolving clause.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the family.
From the bill
“he proudly served with the United States Forest Service as a Civil Engineer Technician for 43 years”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- condolences