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.