HR 1805: Humphries, Horace, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Horace Humphries Jr., a longtime Milledgeville resident who served in the United States Air Force and retired at the rank of Colonel. The text recounts his military career, including leadership roles such as commander of security police and transportation squadrons and a liaison post in Vietnam, along with awards like the Legion of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal. It also describes his family life, including his 60 year marriage to his wife Joyce and his two children and granddaughter. The resolution formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Horace Humphries Jr. and expresses regret at his death.
• Recounts his United States Air Force career, including command posts and a Vietnam-era intelligence liaison role, as part of the official record.
• Lists military honors he received, such as the Legion of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.

The resolution directly names and affects the family of Horace Humphries Jr., including his wife Joyce, children Timothy and Leslie, and granddaughter Nalah. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing the document to the family.

This resolution has no regulatory or legal effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, published expression of the Georgia House's condolences and a copy of that tribute delivered to the Humphries family, serving as a public record of his service and life.

• The preamble sections (whereas clauses) recite biographical and military service details, establishing the factual basis for the honor.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second 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)

• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• military veterans
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Milledgeville