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title: HR 1659. Herring, Reverend Moses Lee; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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cite_as: HR 1659, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-03-10
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bill_number: HR 1659
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-10
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Tangie Herring
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  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Bibb County
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# HR 1659. Herring, Reverend Moses Lee; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1659
By: Representative Herring of the 145th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Moses Lee Herring was born on July 18, 1940, in Desoto, Georgia,
to the late Bryant Herring and Ruth Butler Herring; and
WHEREAS, he received his education in the Bibb County School System and graduated
from Ballard Hudson Senior High School in 1961, where he distinguished himself as a star
quarterback, leading his team to an undefeated championship season– a testament to his
leadership, discipline, and competitive spirit; and
WHEREAS, his athletic gifts extended beyond the football field, as he went on to play in the
Negro Leagues for the Raleigh Tigers, leaving his mark during a significant era in sports
history; and
WHEREAS, following high school, Moses continued his educational journey at Savannah
State College and later answered the call to serve his country in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, a hardworking and enterprising man, he worked at Ford Motor Company,
owned and operated a family gas station, taught Autobody and Fender at Macon Tech, was
the Assistant Pastor to Rev. Alvin Hudson at Beulahland Baptist Church, and retired from
Warner Robins Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Florence, and was blessed with
four remarkable children, William, Falan, Torrence, and Farrah; and two wonderful
grandchildren, Reagan and Asher; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man who demonstrated his commitment to
witnessing Christ through word and deed, Reverend Herring will long be remembered for his
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Reverend Moses Lee Herring.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-10)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-10)
- Sponsors: Tangie Herring
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74021

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1659.md?full=1