Georgia CommonsHR 350: Rogers, Joshua "Josh" Michael; condolences
Last action February 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors the life of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, a Macon civic leader who died on November 24, 2024, and directs a copy be sent to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, a Macon community leader who died on November 24, 2024. It recounts his career leading the Historic Macon Foundation and later NewTown Macon, where he helped revitalize downtown Macon, renovate homes in the Beall's Hill neighborhood, and launch programs like the Magnolia Soapbox Derby and the "i love macon" campaign. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it 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 Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers.
- Recites his biography and civic accomplishments in Macon, including his leadership at the Historic Macon Foundation and NewTown Macon.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, including his parents, wife, and children, as well as the Macon community and organizations he led, such as the Historic Macon Foundation and NewTown Macon.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a Macon civic leader's contributions and death, providing his family an official copy as a public tribute to his community work.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers' biography, career, and civic contributions to Macon.
- It resolves that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers 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
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Macon community leaders
- Georgia House of Representatives
- historic preservation