HR 2106: Davis, William Edward "Ed"; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a memorial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes the life of William Edward "Ed" Davis, who taught band and led fine arts programs at several schools, most notably Austin Road Middle School in Henry County, where his bands earned 67 consecutive superior ratings at Georgia Music Educators Association events. The resolution recounts his leadership roles in state and national music education organizations, his work as a guest conductor and adjudicator, and his role co-founding several youth music programs. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of William Edward "Ed" Davis and expresses regret at his passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Davis's family.
• Recites biographical details about Davis's career as a band director, music education leader, and co-founder of youth music programs.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to law.

The resolution directly affects the family of William Edward "Ed" Davis, who will receive an official copy, and serves as a public tribute recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives; it does not impose obligations on the public.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it gives official, public recognition from the state legislature to a Georgia educator's decades of work in music education and provides his family with a formal record of that tribute.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Davis's birth, family, career as a band director and fine arts chair, and his leadership roles in music education organizations.
• The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring Davis's life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Davis's family.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• music education
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Henry County schools