--- title: HR 848. White, Reverend Dr. Robert C., Jr.; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr848 cite_as: HR 848, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr848 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr848.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr848/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71856 date: 2025-03-28 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/hr847.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr849.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr848.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 848 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-28 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Sandra Scott - Viola Davis - Kim Schofield text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR848/2025 upstream_id: 2016635 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - memorial resolution - Fulton County Sheriff's Office - Georgia Army National Guard - United Methodist Church --- # HR 848. White, Reverend Dr. Robert C., Jr.; condolences ## Text 25 LC 112 3569 House Resolution 848 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield of the 63rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. on January 13, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. was born on October 9 , 1952, in Atlanta,4 Georgia, a beloved son of Robert C. White Sr. and Dora E. White Johnson; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during a two-year7 tour of duty and later serving as a military police officer wit h the Georgia Army National8 Guard; and9 WHEREAS, following his distinguished military career, he served as a deputy sheriff with10 the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, retiring as a lieutenant af ter 27 years of exemplary11 service; and 12 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Reverend Dr. Robert C . White Jr. pastored13 numerous churches, including Kaigler's Chapel United Methodist Church, Fairview United14 H. R. 848 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3569 Methodist Church, Alexander United Methodist Church, New Oaklan d City United15 Methodist Church, Clarkston United Methodist Church, Columbia Drive United Methodist16 Church, and New Hope United Methodist Church; and17 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Valerie, and was blessed with18 three remarkable children, Reginald, Brittney, and Courtney, as well as seven wonderful19 grandchildren, Braylon, Brayden, Chloe, Diana, Corbin, Cohen, and Kai Leigh; and20 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern21 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his22 family and friends were admired by others; and23 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation24 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he25 made this world a better place in which to live; and26 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. will long27 be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all28 who had the great fortune of knowing him.29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Robert C.31 White Jr. and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the34 family of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr.35 H. R. 848 - 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 honors the life of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr., a Fulton County sheriff's deputy and United Methodist pastor who died in January 2025. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr., who passed away on January 13, 2025. It recounts his life: his birth in Atlanta in 1952, his military service in the United States Army and the Georgia Army National Guard, his 27 year career with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office where he retired as a lieutenant, and his work pastoring several United Methodist churches. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement. ### What it does - Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. and honors his life and memory. - Recites his military service in the United States Army and Georgia Army National Guard and his 27 year career with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. - Recounts his work pastoring several United Methodist churches in Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names the family of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, and honors his former colleagues in the Georgia Army National Guard and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. It does not impose obligations on the public. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical impact is a formal, public acknowledgment by the legislature that provides the family of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. with an official record of his service and community contributions. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses detail his birth, family background, military service, law enforcement career, and pastoral work at multiple United Methodist churches. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-28) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71856 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr848.md?full=1