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title: HR 22. Ferrell, Isaac, Jr.; condolences
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date: 2026-06-20
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status_date: 2026-06-20
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  - Floyd Griffin
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  - condolence resolution
  - military veterans
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Vietnam War veterans
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# HR 22. Ferrell, Isaac, Jr.; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 22EX
By: Representative Griffin of the 149th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Isaac Ferrell Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Isaac Ferrell Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Isaac Ferrell Jr. was born on December 19, 1945, a beloved son of Julia Mae
Washington Ferrell and Isaac Ferrell Sr.; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans as a team leader,
platoon sergeant, and member of the 9th Infantry NCO Academy Bear Cat; and
WHEREAS, Isaac Ferrell Jr. was a highly decorated veteran recipient of numerous awards,
including the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service
Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device; and
WHEREAS, following his honorable service, he became actively involved in the field of
youth education, beginning his career at Twiggs County High School in Jeffersonville,
H. R. 22EX
Georgia, and eventually joining the faculty at Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Georgia,
where he served until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Yvonne, and was blessed with
four remarkable children, Isaac III, Sean, Candice, and Cassandra, as well as eight wonderful
grandchildren, Savannah, Jillian, Sarissa, Christopher, Christian, Orion, Sean Jr., and Ryan;
and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Isaac Ferrell Jr. will long be remembered
for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Isaac Ferrell Jr. and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Isaac Ferrell Jr.
H. R. 22EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally honors the life of Isaac Ferrell Jr., a Vietnam veteran and longtime teacher, and offers condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Isaac Ferrell Jr. It recounts his life story: his birth in 1945, his service in the United States Army during the Vietnam era where he earned several military honors, and his later career as a teacher at Twiggs County High School and Mary Persons High School.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Its only operative actions are that the House expresses its sympathy and regret over his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and memory of Isaac Ferrell Jr. on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret and sympathy over his death.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial tribute.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns the family of Isaac Ferrell Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, who receive an official copy. It does not impose obligations or effects on the general public.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial impact on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, providing the family of Isaac Ferrell Jr. with formal, public recognition from the state legislature of his military service, teaching career, and personal legacy.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Isaac Ferrell Jr.'s birth, military service in the United States Army, and honors including the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
- It notes his post-military career as an educator at Twiggs County High School and Mary Persons High School until retirement.
- The resolved clause has the House join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-20)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-20)
- Sponsors: Floyd Griffin
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74870

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr22.md?full=1