Georgia CommonsHR 1850: Arbery, Marcus, Sr.; author of Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Marcus Arbery Sr., father of Ahmaud Arbery, for writing the book Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story.
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In plain language
This is a commendatory resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Marcus Arbery Sr., the father of Ahmaud Arbery, who was murdered while jogging near Brunswick, Georgia. The resolution recognizes Arbery Sr.'s advocacy for justice and community healing in the years since his son's death, and praises his new book, Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story, which discusses fatherhood, faith, and the experiences of Black fathers. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's praise for Marcus Arbery Sr. and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Marcus Arbery Sr. by name for his advocacy work and for authoring the book Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story.
- States the House's best wishes for the future success of Marcus Arbery Sr. and his book.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Marcus Arbery Sr.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Marcus Arbery Sr. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which is directed to distribute a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It creates an official public record of the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Marcus Arbery Sr.'s advocacy and his book, but it does not create, change, or repeal any law or funding.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Marcus Arbery Sr.'s advocacy since his son Ahmaud Arbery's murder near Brunswick, Georgia, and introduce his book.
- The resolving clause formally commends Marcus Arbery Sr. upon the release of his book and wishes him future success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Marcus Arbery Sr.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Marcus Arbery Sr. upon the release of his book, Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story, and extend best wishes for future success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
Topics
- Ahmaud Arbery
- Marcus Arbery Sr.
- House commendation
- racial justice advocacy