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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 348: Howard, Artword; condolences

Last action February 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally honors the life of Artword Howard and offers the chamber's condolences to his family after his death.

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In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the passing of Artword Howard, praises his character and community involvement, and formally expresses the House's sympathy over his death. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the document for delivery to Howard's family, a common practice for these tribute resolutions.

What the bill does

  • Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Artword Howard.
  • Expresses the chamber's sincere regret over Howard's death on behalf of its members.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Howard's family.

Who it affects

The resolution directly affects the family of Artword Howard, who will receive an official copy, and reflects a formal statement from the members of the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose any obligations on the public.

Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides an official, public record of the Georgia House's recognition of Howard's life, offering his family formal acknowledgment and sympathy from the state legislature.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) describes Howard's character, community involvement, and impact on family and friends.
  • The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring Howard's life and expressing regret at his passing.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Howard's family.

From the bill

the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Artword Howard and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing

The core statement of the resolution honoring Howard and expressing condolences.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)Primary sponsor
  • David Clark (R, HD-100)
  • Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)
  • Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
  • Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
  • Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)

Topics

  • condolence resolution
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • memorial tribute

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