Georgia CommonsHR 1901: Chapman, Buck; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Buck Chapman, a Hartwell resident and U.S. Army veteran who died on December 3, 2025, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Buck Chapman, who died on December 3, 2025. It recounts his life, including his birth in 1948, his service in the United States Army, his membership at Hartwell First Methodist Church, and his 55 year marriage to his wife Rita along with his children and grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Its operative effect is to formally express the House's regret at his passing and to direct the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Chapman's family.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Buck Chapman.
- Expresses the House's official regret at Chapman's passing on December 3, 2025.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Chapman's family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Buck Chapman, including his wife Rita, children Lisa and Brad, and grandchildren Eli and Lila. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the resolution for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution creates no new law or funding; its practical effect is a formal, public tribute recorded in the Georgia House journal and a physical copy given to Chapman's family as an official expression of condolence from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Chapman's biography, including his birth date, military service in the United States Army, and church membership.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring Chapman's life and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Chapman's family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Buck Chapman 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
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Hartwell Georgia
- veteran tribute