HR 1802: Givens, Samuel Nelson; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This House resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia General Assembly that recognizes Samuel Nelson Givens, who was born in 1938 in Tallahassee-Leon County, Florida, served as an infantryman in the United States Army, and later worked as a skilled craftsman in automotive repair, carpentry, brick masonry, tile-setting, landscaping, and home repair. It recounts his faith, family, and generosity, including free work he did for people in need, and his passion for drag racing. The resolution formally states that the House of Representatives joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. The measure creates no new law, funding, or legal obligations.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Samuel Nelson Givens and expresses regret at his passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Recites biographical details about his military service, career, faith, and family as the basis for the tribute.

This resolution directly affects the family of Samuel Nelson Givens, including his daughters, sons, sisters, grandchildren, and companion, who receive the official copy. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians generally. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one man's life and service, offered to his family as a gesture of recognition and sympathy.

• The whereas clauses describe Samuel Nelson Givens' birth, upbringing in Leon County, Florida, and his service as an infantryman in the United States Army.
• The whereas clauses detail his craftsmanship in automotive repair, carpentry, masonry, tile-setting, landscaping, and home repair, and his volunteer work helping others.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor his memory and express regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• veteran tribute