Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 774: Lanier, Anthony M., II; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Savannah native and former NFL and CFL player Anthony M. Lanier II for his football career and community work with local youth.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Anthony M. Lanier II, a Savannah, Georgia native who played defensive end in the National Football League and later the Canadian Football League, for his athletic career and his charitable work. The resolution cites his football achievements, including being named to the CFL All-Pro Team for Defense in 2022, and highlights his foundation's youth football camps and community programs in Savannah. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Lanier as a formal honor. The resolution does not create any new rights, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Anthony M. Lanier II for his professional football career and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Lanier.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligations; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Anthony M. Lanier II. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition of his Savannah-based foundation's youth football camps and community programs.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It publicly records the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of Lanier's athletic career and his charitable work with young people in Savannah, but it changes no laws and affects no one's rights or obligations.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends Anthony M. Lanier II for his achievements in professional football and his community efforts in Savannah.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Lanier.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Anthony M. Lanier II for his outstanding achievements in professional football and his dedicated efforts to uplift and support his community”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Savannah
- youth football
- community service