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title: HR 348. Howard, Artword; condolences
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date: 2025-02-21
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status_date: 2025-02-21
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sponsors:
  - Trey Kelley
  - David Clark
  - Mike Cameron
  - Scott Hilton
  - Carmen Rice
  - Tim Fleming
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  - condolence resolution
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - memorial tribute
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# HR 348. Howard, Artword; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 348
By: Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Clark of the 100th, Cameron of the 1st, Hilton of the
48th, Rice of the 139th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Artword Howard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Artword Howard; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Artword Howard will long be remembered
for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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 Artword Howard.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-21)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-21)
- Sponsors: Trey Kelley, David Clark, Mike Cameron, Scott Hilton, Carmen Rice, Tim Fleming
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70674

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr348.md?full=1