--- title: HR 774. Lanier, Anthony M., II; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr774 cite_as: HR 774, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr774 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr774.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr774/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71752 date: 2025-03-27 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr773.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr775.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr774.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 774 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Carl Gilliard text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2025 upstream_id: 2016139 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Savannah - professional football - youth programs --- # HR 774. Lanier, Anthony M., II; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3482 House Resolution 774 By: Representative Gilliard of the 162nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Anthony M. Lanier II; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Anthony M. Lanier II has distinguished himself as an exemplary professional2 football player, philanthropist, and advocate for youth and community development; and3 WHEREAS, a graduate of Alabama A&M University, Anthony M. Lanie r II began his4 professional football career in 2016 when he was signed as an u ndrafted free agent by the5 Washington Redskins; and6 WHEREAS, throughout his career, he played as a defensive end fo r several National7 Football League teams, including the Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas8 City Chiefs, and New Orleans Saints, before transitioning to the Canadian Football League9 (CFL); and10 WHEREAS, he signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on March 2 , 2021, continuing11 to demonstrate his exceptional athletic ability, earning recognition as a CFL Top Performer12 of the Week, and being named to the CFL All-Pro Team for Defense in 2022; and13 H. R. 774 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3482 WHEREAS, beyond his accomplishments on the field, he has served as a dedicated leader14 in his community through the Anthony M. Lanier II Foundation Inc., which hosts summer15 youth football camps and supports community-based initiatives to promote education, good16 health, character development, and social skills among young people; and17 WHEREAS, his unwavering commitment to empowering youth and givi ng back to his18 hometown of Savannah, Georgia, has earned him recognition as a Hometown Hero by19 WTOC News, Weather, and Sports; and20 WHEREAS, in honor of his achievements and service, July 1 was o fficially declared21 "Anthony M. Lanier II Day" in Savannah, Georgia, by former Mayor Eddie DeLoach, and22 he was further honored by receiving the Key to the City from Mayor Van Johnson III; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be24 appropriately honored during this special time.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend Anthony M. Lanier II for his outstanding27 achievements in professional football and his dedicated efforts to uplift and support his28 community as well as extend best wishes for continued success.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to31 Anthony M. Lanier II.32 H. R. 774 - 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 formally commends former NFL and CFL defensive lineman Anthony M. Lanier II of Savannah for his football career and youth community work. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Anthony M. Lanier II, a Savannah native and professional football player who began his career as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins in 2016 and later played for other NFL and Canadian Football League teams. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including being named to the CFL All-Pro Team for Defense in 2022. The resolution also highlights his community work through the Anthony M. Lanier II Foundation, which runs youth football camps and supports education and character development programs. It notes that Savannah previously declared 'Anthony M. Lanier II Day' and that he received the Key to the City. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send Lanier a copy as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Anthony M. Lanier II for his professional football career and community service. - States the House's best wishes for his continued success but creates no legal rights or obligations. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lanier. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily affects Anthony M. Lanier II, who receives the honor, and has no direct legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect, serving as an official statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives for Lanier's athletic career and his youth-focused charitable work in Savannah. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses detail Lanier's football career with the Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. - The whereas clauses describe his CFL All-Pro Team for Defense honor in 2022 and his Hometown Hero recognition from WTOC. - The resolved clause formally commends Lanier for his football achievements and community efforts. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Lanier for distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Carl Gilliard - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71752 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr774.md?full=1