Georgia CommonsHR 16: Brack, Elliott Earl; condolences
Last action June 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Elliott Earl Brack, a longtime Gwinnett County newspaperman and civic leader who died in May 2026, and extends condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recounts the life of Elliott Earl Brack, a Norcross newspaper publisher, editor, and civic leader who died at age 90 on May 15, 2026, after a career of more than sixty years in journalism and community service in Gwinnett County. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring Brack's memory, offers condolences to his family, and commends his record of civic leadership to the citizens of Georgia. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Brack's family. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Elliott Earl Brack.
- Extends the House's condolences to Brack's wife, children, and grandchildren.
- Commends Brack's record of civic leadership and community service to the citizens of Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Brack's family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Elliott Earl Brack's surviving family, including his wife Barbara, children, and grandchildren. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute a copy of the resolution, and it speaks on behalf of the citizens of Gwinnett County and Georgia generally.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: an official record of the legislature's recognition of Brack's life, delivered to his family as a memento of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Brack's biography, including his education, military service, and decades-long career as a newspaper reporter, editor, and publisher in Gwinnett County.
- The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring Brack's memory, extend condolences to his family, and commend his civic leadership.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Brack's family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Elliott Earl Brack, extend the deepest condolences to his family, and commend his enduring example of integrity, devotion, and community leadership to the citizens of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Gwinnett County
- Georgia journalism
- House of Representatives tribute