Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 551: Stuckey, Norman Joseph, Jr.; condolences
Last action March 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr., a Dodge County native, Army veteran, and longtime civic figure, following his death on March 3, 2025.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize the life of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr., who died on March 3, 2025. It recounts his birth in Cadwell, Georgia, his service in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division, his career at Robins Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic and later a contracting officer, his marriage to his wife Almaleen, his family, his church involvement, and his Christmas tree farm. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. on March 3, 2025.
- Recites biographical details of his life, including his Army service, career, family, and community involvement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr., who will receive an official copy, and has no legal effect on the broader public, government agencies, or businesses in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond honoring an individual's memory. It matters mainly to the Stuckey family and community as a formal, public acknowledgment of his life and service by the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Stuckey's birth, family, military service in the 101st Airborne Division, and career at Robins Air Force Base.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally honor his life and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House 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 Norman Joseph Stuckey Jr. 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
- Alan Powell (R, HD-33)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- veteran tribute
- Dodge County