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title: HR 1993. Davis, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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cite_as: HR 1993, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-03-27
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bill_number: HR 1993
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-27
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Alan Powell
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  - memorial resolution
  - medical cannabis advocacy
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  - religious leaders
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# HR 1993. Davis, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1993
By: Representative Powell of the 33rd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis passed away on June 13, 2021,
following a battle with glioblastoma; and
WHEREAS, he sang with the Atlanta Boys Choir from 1967–1970 and the Men's Alumni
Choir from 2009–2021; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis was the founding bishop of the
Universal Orthodox Diocese of Georgia, which combined elements of Ethiopian Coptic,
Episcopalian, and Swedenborgian traditions; and
WHEREAS, he was ordained and focused his ministry on providing medicinal, therapeutic,
and spiritual uses of cannabis; and
WHEREAS, for roughly eight years prior to his death, he was a prominent lobbyist
advocating for patients right to experience the spiritual healing KNH provides through a
sacred anointing oil; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure lobbying at the Georgia State Capitol, he was referred to by
some beloved legislators as "The Mad Monk"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis will long be remembered for his faith,
leadership, community dedication, and, more importantly, his advocacy for medical cannabis
to give relief to those who are suffering.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Right Reverend
Gregory Karl Davis and express their deepest and most since 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 Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, a bishop and cannabis reform advocate who lobbied at the state capitol, and offers condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, who died on June 13, 2021 after battling glioblastoma. It recounts his life, including years singing with the Atlanta Boys Choir, his founding of the Universal Orthodox Diocese of Georgia, and his ministry focused on medicinal and spiritual uses of cannabis.
The resolution notes that for about eight years he lobbied at the Georgia State Capitol advocating for patients' access to a cannabis-based anointing oil, and that some legislators affectionately called him 'The Mad Monk.' The House formally expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and memory of Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recites biographical details, including his religious leadership and advocacy for medical cannabis at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Expresses the House's condolences and regret over his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

### Who it affects

This resolution primarily affects the family of Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, who will receive an official copy, and members of the Georgia House of Representatives who are recording their tribute. It has no regulatory effect on the public.

### Why it matters

The resolution creates an official, permanent legislative record recognizing Davis's community and religious work and his cannabis advocacy at the Capitol. It carries symbolic and ceremonial weight but does not alter any statute, program, or funding.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Davis's death, his choir background, his founding of the Universal Orthodox Diocese of Georgia, and his cannabis advocacy work as a lobbyist.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-27)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-27)
- Sponsors: Alan Powell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74564

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1993.md?full=1