HR 861: Redner, Trooper Chase Winston; condolences

This House resolution recognizes Trooper Chase Winston Redner, a Georgia State Patrol trooper who was killed while on duty on February 20, 2024. It recounts his background, including his birth in January 1993, his degree from the University of North Georgia, his graduation from the Georgia State Patrol's 103rd Trooper School, and his work on the Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team. The resolution formally states that the members of the Georgia House of Representatives honor his life and legacy. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Trooper Redner's family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and legacy of Trooper Chase Winston Redner.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Redner's family.
• Recites biographical and service details about Redner, including his education, training, and death in the line of duty on February 20, 2024.

The resolution directly names the family of Trooper Chase Winston Redner, including his mother Linda Stancil-Redner and father Richard Redner, as well as the Georgia State Patrol and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute the document.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of a state trooper's death in the line of duty, giving his family a formal record of recognition.

• The whereas clauses describe Trooper Redner's birth, education at the University of North Georgia, and graduation from the 103rd Trooper School with the Georgia State Patrol.
• The whereas clauses state he served on the Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team and died in the line of duty on February 20, 2024.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor his life and legacy.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Will Wade (R, HD-9)Primary sponsor
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-29)
• Stan Gunter (R, HD-8)
• Deborah Silcox (R, HD-53)
• Lauren McDonald III (R, HD-26)
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-27)

• law enforcement
• Georgia State Patrol
• memorial resolution
• public safety