Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 692: Clark, Kelly Nelon; Jason Clark; Amber Nelon Kistler; honor lives and legacy; Autumn Nelon Streetman; commend
Last action March 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors three members of the Southern Gospel group The Nelons who died in a 2024 plane crash and commends surviving member Autumn Nelon Streetman.
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In plain language
This House resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It honors the lives and legacy of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Kistler, three members of the Georgia-founded Southern Gospel group The Nelons who died in a plane crash on July 26, 2024 while traveling to perform on a cruise. The resolution also commends Autumn Nelon Streetman, the surviving family member, for her resilience in continuing the group's musical legacy, including releasing an album that was later nominated for a Grammy Award. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Streetman. It creates no new rules, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the lives and legacy of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Kistler, who died in a July 2024 plane crash.
- Commends Autumn Nelon Streetman for her resilience in carrying on The Nelons' musical legacy after the crash.
- Extends the House's condolences to the family on behalf of its members.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Autumn Nelon Streetman.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Clark and Nelon Kistler families and Autumn Nelon Streetman, members of the Southern Gospel group The Nelons. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law, but it is a formal, public gesture from the state legislature acknowledging a tragedy that affected a Georgia-founded musical group and recognizing a surviving family member's continued work.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount The Nelons' history since 1977, their 2016 Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame induction, and the July 26, 2024 plane crash that killed three members.
- The resolved clause states the House honors the three deceased members, commends Autumn Nelon Streetman, and extends condolences to the family.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Autumn Nelon Streetman.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the lives and legacy of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Kistler of The Nelons; commend Autumn Nelon Streetman for her immense resilience and strength; and extend the deepest and most sincere condolences”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- David Huddleston (R, HD-72)
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-15)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-14)
- Tyler Paul Smith (R, HD-18)
- Jutt Howard (R, HD-71)
Topics
- Nelon family
- Southern Gospel music
- legislative tribute
- Georgia House resolution