HR 630: Bailey, Franklin; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Franklin Bailey, a 34-year member of the Home Builders Association of South Georgia and the Home Builders Association of Georgia, currently serving as the latter group's 2024-2025 president. The resolution details his 43 years in the construction industry as owner and founder of Franklin Bailey Construction LLC, his industry awards, and his civic involvement with groups like the Georgia Bible Camp Organization and the Valdosta Touchdown Club. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bailey as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends Franklin Bailey for his contributions to the home building industry and his community.
• States the House's recognition of his 43 years in construction and his leadership as president of the Home Builders Association of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bailey.
• Extends best wishes from House members for his continued success, without creating any new law or funding.

This resolution directly names and honors Franklin Bailey, a Georgia homebuilder and construction company owner. It also references organizations he belongs to, including the Home Builders Association of Georgia and the Home Builders Association of South Georgia.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. It serves as a public, official statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring one individual's career and community service, which becomes part of the state's legislative record.

• The whereas clauses recount Bailey's 34 years of membership in two home builders associations and his current presidency of the Home Builders Association of Georgia.
• The resolution notes his 43 years running Franklin Bailey Construction LLC and his industry awards, including being a four-time HBASG Builder Member of the Year.
• The resolved clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Bailey and extends well wishes.
• A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Bailey.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• John LaHood (R, HD-175)Primary sponsor
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)

• commendation resolution
• home building industry
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Valdosta community