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title: HR 39. Fallin, William G.; condolences
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cite_as: HR 39, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-01-16
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bill_number: HR 39
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-01-16
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Charles Cannon
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  - memorial resolution
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Korean War veterans
  - Thomas County
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# HR 39. Fallin, William G.; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 39
By: Representative Cannon of the 172nd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of William G. Fallin; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of William G. Fallin on January 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, William G. Fallin was born on September 9, 1932, in Thomas County, Georgia,
a beloved son of Brady and Ernestine Fallin; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the Korean
War; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, William G. Fallin was an active member of
First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, choir member,
and co-chair of two renovation projects; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 67 years, Barbara, and was
blessed with three children, Leah, Laura, and William; six wonderful grandchildren, Ernest,
Stuart, Katherine, Thomas, Robert, and William; and two treasured great-granddaughters,
Mary and Fallin; 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, William G. Fallin 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 William G. Fallin 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 William G. Fallin.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of William G. Fallin, a Thomas County native and Korean War veteran who died on January 4, 2025, and directs a copy be sent to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing William G. Fallin, who was born in Thomas County, Georgia, in 1932 and passed away on January 4, 2025. The resolution recounts his service in the United States Army during the Korean War, his decades of involvement at First Baptist Church, and his family, including his wife of 67 years and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and honors his memory. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Fallin's family.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and memory of William G. Fallin on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret at his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Fallin's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory measure.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns the family of William G. Fallin, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will receive an official copy. It has no effect on the general public or on any Georgia agency, business, or industry.

### Why it matters

For the Fallin family, this resolution provides official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of William Fallin's life, military service, and community involvement. It carries no legal or financial consequence for other Georgians since it does not alter any law.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses recount Fallin's birth, family, Army service during the Korean War, church involvement, and family relationships.
- The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-01-16)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-16)
- Sponsors: Charles Cannon
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69440

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