HR 2014: Adams, John Widner; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing John Widner Adams, who died after a life of military service, professional work, and community involvement. The resolution recounts his birth in Carrollton, Georgia, his service in the United States Army during the Korean War, and his career as a soil conservationist helping rural Georgia landowners with land and water management. It also notes his volunteer work with the Lyons Recreation Department improving Partin Park, and his role as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The resolution formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of John Widner Adams.
• Recounts his military service in the United States Army during the Korean War and his career as a soil conservationist.
• Recognizes his volunteer work with the Lyons Recreation Department on improvements to Partin Park.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Adams' family.

This resolution directly concerns the family of John Widner Adams, including his wife Addie and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the official copy.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Adams family and community formal, public recognition from the state legislature of his military service, career, and volunteer contributions to rural Georgia.

• The whereas clauses detail Adams' birth in Carrollton, Georgia, his Korean War service, and his career as a soil conservationist supporting land and water stewardship.
• The resolution recognizes his volunteer work with the Lyons Recreation Department improving athletic facilities at Partin Park.
• The resolving clause has the House join in honoring his life and memory and expressing regret at his passing.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)

• memorial resolution
• Korean War veterans
• soil conservation
• Georgia House of Representatives