HR 1712: Lay, Nasir Shakur; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Nasir Shakur Lay, whose life was described as tragically brief, and expresses sympathy to his mother, Marquenetta Clark-Bethune, and the rest of his family and loved ones. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family, giving them a formal keepsake of the chamber's recognition. Resolutions like this are symbolic gestures by the legislature rather than binding law and carry no funding, penalties, or enforceable requirements.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Nasir Shakur Lay in the official record of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Extends the House's condolences to his mother, Marquenetta Clark-Bethune, and to his family and loved ones.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Nasir Shakur Lay, particularly his mother, Marquenetta Clark-Bethune, who receives the House's formal condolences and a copy of the document through the Clerk's office.

While the resolution creates no legal obligations or funding, it gives the Georgia House's official recognition and sympathy to a grieving family, providing a public and permanent record of the legislature's acknowledgment of their loss.

• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor Nasir Shakur Lay's life and extend condolences to his mother and family.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the family.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives