--- title: HR 331. Thompson, Bruce; recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; honor life and legacy collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr331 cite_as: HR 331, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr331 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr331.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr331/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70621 date: 2025-02-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Thompson, Bruce; recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; honor life and legacy ## Text House Resolution 331 By: Representative Gambill of the 15th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Bruce Thompson, recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Bruce Thompson was recently honored posthumously as the recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award in recognition of his exemplary service to the State of Georgia, with his wife, Becky Thompson, accepting the award on his behalf; and WHEREAS, a dedicated local businessman, Bruce Thompson played an integral role in Bartow County's economic growth and served as the 2012 Board Chair of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, he continued his service to the community as a Georgia State Senator from 2014 to 2022, representing parts of Bartow and Cherokee counties as well as championing community values, safety, and economic development during his tenure; and WHEREAS, in 2021, Bruce Thompson launched a successful campaign for Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor, where he advanced key initiatives such as Second Chance hiring and worked to position Georgia as the No. 1 state for business; and WHEREAS, despite his statewide responsibilities, he remained deeply connected to Bartow County, often recognizing local leaders during his speeches and collaborating closely with the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Bruce Thompson's profound contributions and enduring legacy of service to the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, Bartow County, and the State of Georgia make him a well-deserved recipient of this prestigious award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the life and legacy of Bruce Thompson upon his posthumous receipt of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; express their deepest commendation for his efficient, effective, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; and extend sincere best wishes to his family for their continued strength and grace. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Bruce Thompson. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the late Bruce Thompson, a former state senator and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner, for his posthumous 2024 Chairman's Award from the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-20) - Sponsors: Matthew Gambill - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70621 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr331.md?full=1