HR1125: HR1125 Smith, Mayor Waymond; Alapaha, Georgia; honoring the life, service, and legacy; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, Georgia, who died on January 15, 2026, at age 66. It recounts his life story, including his upbringing in Ocilla, Georgia, his decades-long career at Amoco Fabric and Winfab, his 30 years of service with the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department, and his 22 years as an elected official, 18 of them as mayor of Alapaha. It also notes his role as a founding member of the gospel group The Gospelaires of Georgia. The resolution formally states that the House of Representatives honors his life and service and expresses sympathy to his family, friends, and the Alapaha community. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life, service, and legacy of Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, Georgia.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' sympathy to Smith's family, friends, and the Alapaha community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Smith's family.

The resolution directly names Mayor Waymond Smith's family, including his children, mother, and siblings, as well as the community of Alapaha, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law, but it creates an official public record of the state legislature's recognition of a local mayor's decades of public service, giving his family and community a formal document of tribute.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Smith's biography, career, 30 years with the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department, and 18 years as mayor of Alapaha.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and honors his life and service and extends sympathy to his family and community.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Smith's family.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Eric Gisler (D, HD-121)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)

• memorial resolution
• Alapaha Georgia
• local government
• honoring public officials