--- title: HR 594. Beecher, David Lamar, Sr.; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr594 cite_as: HR 594, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr594 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr594.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr594/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71363 date: 2025-03-13 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Beecher, David Lamar, Sr.; condolences ## Text 25 LC 129 0346 House Resolution 594 By: Representative Parrish of the 158th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of David Lamar Beecher, Sr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of David Lamar Beecher, Sr., on March, 6, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, David Lamar Beecher, Sr., born in 1941, was a beloved son of Fate and Sarah4 Beecher; and5 WHEREAS, since 1970, David Lamar Beecher, Sr., has been a beloved member of the David6 Emmanuel Academy Community; and7 WHEREAS, his unwavering and principled guidance inspired his faculty and staff, as well8 as set an example for countless students; and9 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, David Lamar Beecher, Sr., was an active10 member of Olney Primitive Baptist Church; and11 H. R. 594 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0346 WHEREAS, he was blessed with three remarkable children, Dave, Mark, and Jim; and eight12 wonderful grandchildren, Davis, Jonathan, Lily Jane, Ashton, Braden, Madison, Hudson, and13 Sarah Beth; and14 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern15 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his16 family and friends were admired by others; and17 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation18 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he19 made this world a better place in which to live; and20 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, David Lamar Beecher, Sr., will long be21 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who22 had the great fortune of knowing him.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of David Lamar Beecher, Sr.,25 and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28 family of David Lamar Beecher, Sr.29 H. R. 594 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the life of David Lamar Beecher, Sr., a longtime member of the David Emmanuel Academy community who died on March 6, 2025. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes David Lamar Beecher, Sr., who was born in 1941 and died on March 6, 2025. The resolution describes his decades of involvement with the David Emmanuel Academy community since 1970, his faith as a member of Olney Primitive Baptist Church, and his family, including his three children and eight grandchildren. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a statement of tribute passed by the chamber. ### What it does - Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of David Lamar Beecher, Sr. - Recounts his decades of service to the David Emmanuel Academy community starting in 1970. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial tribute. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors the family of David Lamar Beecher, Sr., including his three children and eight grandchildren, as well as the David Emmanuel Academy community and Olney Primitive Baptist Church congregation with which he was associated. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, published record of the House's tribute and a physical copy given to the Beecher family, similar to a public statement of condolence. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites background on David Lamar Beecher, Sr.'s life, birth in 1941, and death on March 6, 2025. - It notes his membership in the David Emmanuel Academy community since 1970 and his active role at Olney Primitive Baptist Church. - The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to his family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-13) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-13) - Sponsors: Butch Parrish - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71363 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr594.md?full=1