Georgia CommonsHR 1804: Whittenburg, George Allen, III; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of George Allen Whittenburg III, a University of Georgia student who died on January 30, 2026, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life and death of George Allen Whittenburg III, a University of Georgia student born in Austin, Texas, who was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and involved in the Cru campus ministry. The resolution describes his character, interests such as fly-fishing, hiking, and raising chickens and cattle with his father, and his relationships with family and friends. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family as an expression of the House's condolences.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of George Allen Whittenburg III on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret over his passing on January 30, 2026.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of George Allen Whittenburg III, including his parents and sisters, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for the family.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or policy effect but provides an official, public statement of recognition and condolence from the Georgia House of Representatives, giving the family a formal record of the legislature's sympathy.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites biographical details about George Allen Whittenburg III, including his birth, family, education, and interests.
- It resolves that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of George Allen Whittenburg III and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- condolences
- University of Georgia
- Georgia House of Representatives