Georgia CommonsHR 1589: Speegle, Cheyenne "Alyssa"; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle, a young child from the 111th House district who died in February 2026, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life and death of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at three years, ten months, and twelve days old. It describes her birth, her family (her parents Annette and Jeffrey Speegle and her siblings Logan Mathews and Kyle Speegle), and the joy she brought during her short life. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at her passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family, which is a common way the legislature offers ceremonial condolences.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle and expresses regret at her death.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement rather than legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the family of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle, including her parents Annette and Jeffrey Speegle and her siblings Logan Mathews and Kyle Speegle. It has no legal effect on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no policy or legal consequences for Georgians generally. Its practical effect is limited to giving the Speegle family an official, written expression of condolence from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states that House members join in honoring Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle's life and express regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle 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
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- memorial resolution