Georgia CommonsHR 1659: Herring, Reverend Moses Lee; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 10, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Reverend Moses Lee Herring of the 145th District, a Bibb County native, military veteran, and longtime pastor, 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 honor Reverend Moses Lee Herring, who died recently. The resolution recounts his life: born in Desoto, Georgia in 1940, his football career at Ballard Hudson Senior High School and later in the Negro Leagues, his time at Savannah State College and service in the United States Army, his working life at Ford Motor Company, running a family gas station, teaching at Macon Tech, serving as an assistant pastor, and retiring from Warner Robins Air Force Base. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences over the death of Reverend Moses Lee Herring.
- Recites biographical details of his life, career, military service, and family.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the family of Reverend Moses Lee Herring, including his wife Florence, his children, and grandchildren. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or policy effect and does not change Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the state legislature of Reverend Herring's life and offering an official record of condolence for his family.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts Reverend Herring's birth, education, athletic career, military service, work history, and family.
- The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- The second resolving 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 Reverend Moses Lee Herring 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
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Bibb County
- community tribute