HR1191: HR1191 Storer, Richard; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Richard Storer, a 92-year-old clockmaker and repairman from Hampton, Georgia, who became interested in clocks while serving in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1974. The resolution describes his 62 years of work restoring clocks, including one built in 1737, and notes his current work is displayed at Gray's Jewelers and Optical Workshop in McDonough. The resolution states that the House commends Storer for preserving the art of clock making and repair and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Storer.

• Formally recognizes and commends Richard Storer for his work as a clockmaker and repairman.
• States the House's best wishes for Storer's continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Storer.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Richard Storer, a private citizen and clockmaker from Hampton, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. It serves as a public, official acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's decades of work in a specialized craft, with a physical copy given to him as a keepsake.

• The whereas clauses describe Storer's background, including his Navy service from 1952 to 1974 and his 62 years working on clocks.
• The resolved clause has the House recognize and commend Storer for preserving the art of clock making and repair.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Storer.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)Primary sponsor
• Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• local craftsmen
• Hampton Georgia