HR1207: HR1207 Kenimer, Zade; honoring the life, service, and accomplishments; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Zade Kenimer, who served in the Georgia House during the late 1940s and later worked as an educator. It recognizes his contributions to representative government and public service during his time in the legislature, as well as his professional dedication to teaching and shaping students. The resolution formally honors his life and legacy on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition and condolence.

• Formally honors and commemorates the life and accomplishments of former state representative and educator Zade Kenimer.
• Recognizes his service in the Georgia House of Representatives during the late 1940s and his later career in education.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

The resolution directly concerns the family of Zade Kenimer, who will receive a copy of it, as well as the Georgia House of Representatives, which formally adopts the honor, and the Clerk of the House, who must produce and distribute the document.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the state legislature of Kenimer's service in the Georgia House and his career as an educator, offering his family a formal expression of recognition and condolence.

• The whereas clauses recount Kenimer's service in the Georgia House of Representatives during the late 1940s and his subsequent career as an educator.
• The resolved clause states that House members honor and commemorate his life, service in the legislature, and contributions as an educator and citizen.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Kenimer's family.

1. 2026-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)Primary sponsor
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• education
• condolences