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HR 1710: Gray, William Anthony; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1710

By: Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Williams of the 168th, Beckles of the 96th, and Mitchell of the 88th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of William Anthony Gray; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of William Anthony "Tony" Gray on February 27, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Tony was born on June 2, 1949, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, a beloved son of Louis and Essie Gray; and

WHEREAS, Tony was a selfless contributor to the Jamaican Diaspora community and was recognized for his many acts of kindness and support to the less fortunate in Atlanta and Jamaica; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Atlanta Jamaican Association for 20 years, during which he served in a many leadership roles including President, Vice President, trustee and committee chairperson; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Doreen, and was blessed with one remarkable daughter, Tiffany, as well as a wonderful grandson, Enzo; and

WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Tony 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 William Anthony Gray 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 William Anthony Gray.