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

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House Resolution 1805

By: Representative Griffin of the 149th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Horace Humphries Jr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Horace Humphries Jr. on February 28, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Horace Humphries Jr. was born on December 27, 1940, in Milledgeville, Georgia, a beloved son of Horace Sr. and Willie Maude Humphries; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans before retiring at the rank of Colonel; and

WHEREAS, during his distinguished military career, he held leadership roles such as Commander of the 60th Security Police Squadron, Travis AFB, and the 836th Transportation Squadron, Davis Monthan AFB; Director of Law Enforcement & Antiterrorism, HQ Military Airlift Command; and AF Intelligence Liaison Officer, Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, Horace Humphries Jr. was a highly decorated veteran recipient of numerous awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, and more; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 60 years, Joyce, and was blessed with two remarkable children, Timothy and Leslie, as well as a wonderful granddaughter, Nalah; 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, Horace Humphries Jr. 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 Horace Humphries Jr. 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 Horace Humphries Jr.