HR1220: HR1220 Brock, Otis J., Jr.; a life of love, service, and extraordinary accomplishments; commend

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Otis J. Brock, Jr. of Savannah, who died on January 28, 2026. It recounts his life story: his birth in Montezuma, his service in the United States Army during the Korean War Era, his time as a standout basketball player and student at Savannah State College, and his 30 year career as a teacher, principal, and administrator in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The resolution also notes his return to Savannah State University after retirement to coach several sports and his lifelong membership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and other organizations. It does not change any Georgia law. Its only actions are for the House to commend him and to direct the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally commends Otis J. Brock, Jr. for his life of service, particularly his work in education and youth development in Savannah, Georgia.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' regret at his passing on January 28, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Brock's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Otis J. Brock, Jr., including his wife Annette and his children and grandchildren. It also reflects on the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System and Savannah State University, where he worked for decades.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia statute or program. Its practical impact is symbolic: it creates an official public record of Brock's life and service and provides his family with a keepsake copy from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses detail Brock's biography, including his birth, military service, education, athletic career, and 30 year career in Savannah-Chatham County schools.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally commend Brock for his service to education and young people and express regret at his death.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Brock's family.

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

• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)

• commemorative resolution
• Savannah education
• Georgia veterans
• Savannah State University