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title: HR 43. Johnson, Bryce Alan; condolences
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date: 2025-01-17
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bill_number: HR 43
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status_date: 2025-01-17
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Jaclyn Ford
  - Bill Yearta
  - Angie O'Steen
  - Bethany Ballard
  - Leesa Hagan
  - Rick Townsend
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  - condolence resolution
  - Tifton Judicial Circuit
  - district attorney
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 43. Johnson, Bryce Alan; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 43
By: Representatives Ford of the 170th, Yearta of the 152nd, O’Steen of the 169th, Ballard of
the 147th, Hagan of the 156th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Bryce Alan Johnson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of district attorney Bryce Alan Johnson on December 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Bryce Alan Johnson was born on January 6, 1972, in Sylvester, Georgia, a
beloved son of Donnie Lee Johnson and Terry Raines Achord; and
WHEREAS, Bryce Alan Johnson showed an affinity for politics from a young age, and his
commitment to his beliefs as well as his ability to debate the most divisive political topics
with respect and good humor were inspirational to those around him; and
WHEREAS, in his adult life, he served in various capacities in local, district, and state
Republican organizations; as solicitor-general for several towns; and as district attorney of
the Tifton Judicial Circuit; and
WHEREAS, outside of politics, Bryce Alan Johnson found joy in watching his favorite
teams play, coaching his son's sports endeavors, and serving as "The Professor" to the
Chick-Fil-A Friday Night Football radio show; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Bryce Alan Johnson was an active member of
the First Methodist Church of Tifton, where he served as president of the church council and
was a member of several committees; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Erika Stribling Johnson, and was
blessed with a remarkable child, William Alan Johnson; and
WHEREAS, he will be remembered for his encyclopedic knowledge of facts both important
and trivial; Bryce Alan Johnson could always recite a team roster, a school's mascot, a county
seat, or a school's most famous player; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Bryce Alan Johnson 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 Bryce Alan Johnson 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 Bryce Alan Johnson.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A House resolution honors the life of Bryce Alan Johnson, the district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit who died on December 2, 2024, and directs a copy be sent to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a memorial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it formally recognizes the death of Bryce Alan Johnson, who served as district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit and as solicitor-general for several towns, and recounts his life, family, faith, and community involvement.
The resolution states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses its sincere regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Johnson's family, which is the resolution's only concrete directive.

### What it does

- Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of district attorney Bryce Alan Johnson on December 2, 2024.
- Recounts Johnson's biography, career in local and state Republican organizations, and his roles as solicitor-general and district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Johnson's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one time commemorative statement.

### Who it affects

The resolution primarily affects the family of Bryce Alan Johnson, particularly his wife Erika Stribling Johnson and son William Alan Johnson, who receive an official copy. It also reflects on his former roles in the Tifton Judicial Circuit and various Georgia Republican organizations.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians broadly. Its practical significance is limited to providing an official, lasting record of the legislature's recognition of Johnson's public service and life, given to his surviving family members.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Johnson's birth, family, career as district attorney and solicitor-general, and community involvement, providing the factual basis for the resolution.
- The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring Johnson's memory and express regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Johnson's family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-01-17)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-17)
- Sponsors: Jaclyn Ford, Bill Yearta, Angie O'Steen, Bethany Ballard, Leesa Hagan, Rick Townsend
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69481

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr43.md?full=1