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HR 1660: Knight, Tasso; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1660

By: Representatives Evans of the 57th, McClain of the 109th, Jones of the 60th, Greene of the 154th, Hugley of the 141st, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Tasso Knight; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Tasso Knight on October 14, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Tasso Knight was born on June 20, 1953, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son of Charlie and Fran Knight as well as a cherished sibling of Stormie, Merrie, and Jeff; and

WHEREAS, his exemplary legacy of service to this state began with his tenure as a technician with Southern Bell, where he installed thousands of telephone lines across metro Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, while at Southern Bell, he became a member and job steward of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 3204, and made his first of many trips to the state capitol to lobby on behalf of working families; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his immense skills, talent, and dedication to lobbying efforts as a job steward, Tasso Knight was named the political director for CWA District 3 in Atlanta, becoming the de facto leader of the labor lobby at the state capitol; and

WHEREAS, he was hired thereafter as the political director of the Georgia AFL-CIO, rising under the leadership of President Richard Ray, and in this capacity, he worked tirelessly to give a voice to and protect the rights of union members and workers across the state; and

WHEREAS, he additionally traveled throughout Georgia to assist in Continuing Education seminars and organize support for labor issues, mentored many future labor lobbyists including David Pilgrim and Tony Tilley, and many future elected officials, government staffers, and political activists as he was a constant promoter and supporter of young people involved in the political process; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Angelia, and was blessed with a wonderful son, Wayne; daughter-in-law, Jessica; and three wonderful grandchildren, Chase, Logan, and Ava, all of whom loved their visits to the state capitol with him; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Tasso Knight 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 Tasso Knight 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 Tasso Knight.