Georgia CommonsHR 302: Chang, Jimmy; condolences
Last action February 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Jimmy Chang, an Atlanta real estate leader, and expresses the House's condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives mourning the death of Jimmy Chang, a University of Georgia graduate who became a leader in the Atlanta real estate community. It recounts his education, his role as 2024 president of the Asian Real Estate Association of America's Atlanta Metro Chapter, his service on the 2024 Atlanta Realtors Association Board of Directors, and his community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that House members join in honoring his memory and 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 House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Jimmy Chang.
- Recounts his education at the University of Georgia and his leadership roles in Atlanta real estate organizations.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Chang's family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Jimmy Chang, who will receive the official copy, and the members of the Georgia House of Representatives who adopt it. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for the public. Its significance is symbolic and personal, offering the Georgia House's formal recognition of Jimmy Chang's community contributions and providing his family an official memorial document from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Chang's education, his fraternity membership, and his leadership in Atlanta real estate associations.
- The resolved clause states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Chang's family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Jimmy Chang 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
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
- Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Atlanta real estate