--- title: HR 1995. Whaley, Kristen Morgan; honoring the life and memory; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1995 cite_as: HR 1995, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1995 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1995.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1995/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74566 date: 2026-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Whaley, Kristen Morgan; honoring the life and memory; condolences ## Text House Resolution 1995 By: Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, Washburn of the 144th, Crowe of the 118th, Camp of the 135th, Donatucci of the 105th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Kristen Morgan Whaley; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Kristen Morgan Whaley was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend whose life was marked by unwavering faith, genuine kindness, and a steadfast commitment to serving others; and WHEREAS, born on December 16, 1987, in Columbus, Georgia, Morgan lived a life of purpose and impact, touching countless lives until her passing on March 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, throughout her illness, she demonstrated extraordinary strength and grace, keeping her faith in the Lord at the center of her life and serving as an enduring example of courage, resilience, and positivity; and WHEREAS, a graduate of Sequoyah High School, Morgan continued her academic and athletic career at Reinhardt University, where she earned a degree in education and built lifelong friendships that would remain a treasured part of her life; and WHEREAS, athletics was an extension of her love for people and her constant support of everyone she encountered on the field, in the classroom, and throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Morgan was known for her contagious smile and her remarkable ability to make every person feel valued, loved, and uplifted, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her; and WHEREAS, above all, Morgan was devoted to her faith and her family, cherishing her salvation through Jesus Christ; building a life centered on love with her husband, Jimmy Whaley; and serving as a dedicated mother to her sons, JW and Finley, to whom she gave her very best each and every day; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has lost a truly remarkable citizen whose life exemplified faith, compassion, service, and love, and it is only fitting that her memory be honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the life and legacy of Kristen Morgan Whaley and extend their deepest and most sincere condolences to her family and loved ones. 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 Kristen Morgan Whaley. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Kristen Morgan Whaley of Columbus, Georgia, and extends the chamber's condolences to her family after her death on March 1, 2026. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Kristen Morgan Whaley, who was born in Columbus, Georgia, attended Sequoyah High School and Reinhardt University, and passed away on March 1, 2026. The resolution recounts her faith, her family (husband Jimmy Whaley and sons JW and Finley), and her community involvement, then directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. It is a statement of tribute and sympathy rather than a policy or funding measure. ### What it does - Formally honors the life and memory of Kristen Morgan Whaley on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives. - Extends official condolences from House members to Whaley's family and loved ones. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely ceremonial measure. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and affects the family of Kristen Morgan Whaley, including her husband Jimmy Whaley and sons JW and Finley, who receive the House's formal condolences and a copy of the resolution. ### Why it matters While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it gives Whaley's family and community an official public tribute recorded in the Georgia House of Representatives' proceedings, acknowledging her life and providing a lasting written record of remembrance. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Whaley's biography, education, athletic background, faith, and family. - The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor her life and legacy and extend condolences to her family. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to her family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Mike Cheokas, Dale Washburn, Clint Crowe, Beth Camp, Sandy Donatucci, Alan Powell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74566 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1995.md?full=1