HR1055: HR1055 Hembree, Representative Bill; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 0662 House Resolution 1055 By: Representatives New of the 40th, Burns of the 159th, Alexander of the 66th, Smith of the 138th, Parsons of the 44th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Representative Bill Hembree; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Bill Hembree on January 15, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Bill Hembree was born on March 8, 1966, in Villa Rica, Georgia, a beloved son4 of Herman Aubrey Hembree and Monta Raye Buchanan Hembree; and5 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Beth, and was blessed with three6 remarkable children, Will, Thomas, and Miles; and7 WHEREAS, Representative Bill Hembree faithfully served with the Georgia House of8 Representatives from 1992-2012, holding distinguished roles including Chairman of Higher9 Education and Chairman of the Rules Committee, where he worked tirelessly to improve10 Georgia's higher education system and honorably served the citizens of Georgia; and11 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern12 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his13 family and friends were admired by others; and14 H. R. 1055 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0662 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation15 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he16 made this world a better place in which to live; and17 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Bill Hembree will long be remembered for18 his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great19 fortune of knowing him.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Representative Chairman22 Bill Hembree and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the25 family of Bill Hembree.26 H. R. 1055 - 2 -