Georgia CommonsHR 266: Waller, Brandon "Beezy"; condolences
Last action February 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Brandon "Beezy" Waller of Columbus, who died on February 8, 2025, and directs a copy be given to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes the death of Brandon "Beezy" Waller, a Columbus, Georgia community figure known for community service, nonprofit support, and anti-violence advocacy, who died on February 8, 2025 at age 39. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences to his family and friends and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. It has no regulatory or funding effect; it exists to mark his passing and record the legislature's tribute in the official record.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret and condolences over the death of Brandon "Beezy" Waller.
- Recounts his community service, nonprofit work, and anti-violence advocacy in Columbus, Georgia as part of the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Waller's family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family, friends, and community of Brandon "Beezy" Waller in Columbus, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing the document.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law or allocate funding. Its practical outcome is a formal, permanent legislative record honoring Waller's life, along with a physical copy given to his family as a gesture of recognition.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Waller's birth, upbringing in Columbus, and community and anti-violence advocacy work.
- The resolving clause has the House 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 Brandon "Beezy" Waller 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
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Columbus Georgia
- community service tribute