HR1118: HR1118 Mashburn, Charles "Chuck" Leonard; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Charles "Chuck" Leonard Mashburn, a well known television personality in the Chattahoochee Valley region who worked for WTVM. The text recounts his birth in Birmingham, Alabama in 1954, his marriage to his wife Carole, his two children Ann and Charles, and his community involvement, including hosting academic bowls and moderating election debates. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing sincere regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Charles "Chuck" Leonard Mashburn on December 19, 2025.
• Recounts biographical details about Mashburn's life, career as a WTVM broadcaster, and community involvement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mashburn's family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a law.

This resolution primarily affects the family of Charles "Chuck" Leonard Mashburn, including his wife Carole and children Ann and Charles, who will receive an official copy. It also reflects on the Chattahoochee Valley community and WTVM viewers who knew him through his broadcasting career.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides an official, permanent public record of the Georgia House's recognition of Mashburn's community contributions and offers a formal gesture of sympathy to his family from the state legislature.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) details Mashburn's birth, family, decades-long broadcasting career at WTVM, and community activities like hosting academic bowls and moderating election debates.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to his family.

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

• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)

• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Chattahoochee Valley
• broadcasting