HR 689: Culpepper, Judge Bryant, Jr.; outstanding public service to the State of Georgia, the Judicial Branch specifically, and the community at large as well as for his dedication to upholding the principles of justice and fairness; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Judge Bryant Culpepper Jr., a former state legislator from Macon who later served as a Superior Court Judge in Bibb County and now works as a senior judge and litigator. It highlights his role as chair of the Supreme Court Child Placement Project from 1996 to 2000, during which House Bill 182 passed, creating the first state funding for juvenile court judges in Georgia. The resolution notes that before that funding, 14 judicial circuits had no dedicated juvenile court judge and relied on superior court judges instead. Today the state funds 75 full-time and 27 part-time juvenile court judges across all circuits. The resolution formally recognizes Judge Culpepper's contribution and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Judge Bryant Culpepper Jr. for his public service and role in Georgia's judicial branch.
• Documents his leadership as chair of the Supreme Court Child Placement Project, which led to House Bill 182 and the first state funding for juvenile court judges.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Judge Culpepper.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly honors Judge Bryant Culpepper Jr. It also references Georgia's juvenile court system, including the judges and families it serves, but it does not change any current funding, rules, or responsibilities for courts or judges.

The resolution has no legal or funding effect today, but it publicly records the House's recognition of a specific piece of judicial history: the creation of state funding for juvenile court judges, which now supports 75 full-time and 27 part-time judges statewide.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Judge Culpepper's career, including service as a legislator, Superior Court Judge of Bibb County, and senior judge.
• It credits his 1996 to 2000 tenure as chair of the Supreme Court Child Placement Project with leading to House Bill 182's passage.
• It states that funding from House Bill 182 ensures every judicial circuit has at least one juvenile court judge, supporting 75 full-time and 27 part-time judges.
• The resolving clauses commend Judge Culpepper and direct the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

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• Mary Margaret Oliver (D, HD-84)Primary sponsor
• Omari Crawford (D, HD-89)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-57)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-16)
• Saira Draper (D, HD-90)

• judicial branch
• juvenile courts
• legislative commendation
• Bibb County