HR 331: Thompson, Bruce; recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; honor life and legacy

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Bruce Thompson, a Bartow County businessman who served as a Georgia State Senator from 2014 to 2022 and later as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. It recounts his community and public service, including his time as board chair of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce and his work on hiring initiatives and economic development. The resolution formally recognizes Thompson's posthumous receipt of the Chamber's 2024 Chairman's Award, which his wife Becky Thompson accepted on his behalf. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thompson's family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally honors the life and public service of Bruce Thompson, a former Georgia state senator and Department of Labor Commissioner.
• Recognizes his posthumous receipt of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Thompson's family.
• Expresses the House's commendation for his service and extends condolences to his family.

This resolution primarily concerns Bruce Thompson's family, including his wife Becky Thompson, and the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or state agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of Bruce Thompson's contributions to Bartow County and state government.

• The whereas clauses describe Thompson's career, including his Chamber of Commerce leadership, his Senate service from 2014 to 2022, and his tenure as Department of Labor Commissioner.
• The resolution portion formally honors Thompson's life and legacy and commends his public service to Georgia.
• It extends best wishes to Thompson's family and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to them.

1. 2025-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor

• legislative resolution
• Bartow County
• Georgia Department of Labor
• honoring public service