Georgia CommonsHR 2099: Hall, Reverend Gilbert; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Reverend Gilbert Hall of Savannah for his civil rights era activism and decades of community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Reverend Gilbert Hall of Savannah. It recounts his background, including his time in the United States Army and his work during the civil rights movement alongside Reverend Hosea Williams and the Crusaders for Voting Rights, supporting voter engagement and civil rights demonstrations in Savannah. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of Hall's service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Reverend Gilbert Hall for his service during the civil rights movement and his community leadership in Savannah.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Hall for future health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hall.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time honorary statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Reverend Gilbert Hall. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses; its only administrative effect is a task for the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the state legislature's recognition of an individual's civil rights era activism and public service for the historical record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Hall's biography, military service, and civil rights activism in Savannah alongside Reverend Hosea Williams and the Crusaders for Voting Rights.
- The resolving clause commends Hall for his service and wishes him future health and happiness.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Hall.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Reverend Gilbert Hall for his decades of selfless and exemplary service on behalf of his fellow citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
Topics
- civil rights history
- Savannah
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives