Georgia CommonsHR 225: Battersby; Kyran George; condolences
Last action February 10, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Kyran George Battersby of Ringgold, Georgia, who died on January 8, 2025, and directs a copy be sent to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Kyran George Battersby, a longtime resident of Ringgold in northwest Georgia. It recounts his life story: born in Dublin, Ireland in 1951, moving to Chattanooga in 1971 and then to northwest Georgia in 1994, his decades-long career in Kelly Cadillac's sales department, his marriage to his wife Janet, and his two children. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Kyran George Battersby and honors his life and memory.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Battersby's family.
- Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations; it is a ceremonial tribute rather than a law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Kyran George Battersby, who will receive the official copy, and reflects the sentiment of the members of the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on any broader group of Georgians.
Why it matters
While it creates no legal rights or obligations, the resolution serves as an official, public record of the Georgia House's recognition of a private citizen's life, giving his family a formal document of remembrance from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Battersby's biography, including his birth in Dublin, Ireland, his move to Georgia, his career at Kelly Cadillac, and his family.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Kyran George Battersby and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mitchell Horner (R, HD-003)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Ringgold Georgia
- memorial tribute