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HR 780: Earl, Gary Everett; condolences

Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Gary Everett Earl, a Columbus resident and Army veteran who died on March 23, 2025, and directs a copy be given to his family.

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In plain language

This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Gary Everett Earl, who was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1963, raised in Columbus, Georgia, worked 30 years at TSYS, and served in the United States Army. The resolution states the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family. It carries no legal or regulatory effect and creates no new rights, funding, or requirements.

What the bill does

  • Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Gary Everett Earl on March 23, 2025.
  • Recounts his life, military service in the United States Army, and 30-year career at TSYS.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

Who it affects

This resolution directly affects the family of Gary Everett Earl, who will receive a copy of it. It has no broader effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies since it does not change any law.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives to publicly honor an individual's life and offer condolences to his family.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring Gary Everett Earl's life and expresses regret at his passing.
  • A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

From the bill

“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Gary Everett Earl and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”

The resolution's core statement honoring Earl and expressing condolences.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
  • Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

Topics

  • memorial resolution
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • Columbus Georgia
  • condolences

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