HR1036: HR1036 Winslow, Keith B.; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a tribute honoring Keith B. Winslow, who began his career in 1969 as a valet and road manager for Little Richard before becoming a well known radio disc jockey in the Brunswick, Georgia area. He worked at WPIQ (101Q) and WKBX radio near the Kings Bay Submarine Base and was inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame in 2022. He died unexpectedly on October 7, 2025. The resolution formally states that the House honors his life and legacy and extends condolences to those who knew him. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Winslow's family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the legislature.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of Keith B. Winslow's life and career in radio and entertainment.
• Extends official condolences from House members to Winslow's family and loved ones.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Winslow's family.

The resolution directly names the family of Keith B. Winslow and, more broadly, honors his memory among former colleagues and listeners in the radio and entertainment industry in the Brunswick, Georgia area. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute the resolution.

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements beyond the ceremonial act itself. Its practical effect is limited to providing Winslow's family an official document of recognition from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses recount Winslow's career, starting as valet and road manager for Little Richard in 1969 and his later work as a radio disc jockey known as 'The Boss of the Beach.'
• The resolution notes his 2022 induction into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame in St. Louis.
• The operative resolving clause has the House honor his life and legacy and extend condolences to those who knew him.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-16House Hopper (House)

• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• radio broadcasting history
• Brunswick Georgia
• Georgia House of Representatives