SR706: SR706 Hembree, Bill; condolences

This resolution is a formal expression of condolence from the Georgia Senate. It recounts the life of Bill Hembree, who was born in Villa Rica, Georgia, in 1966, served as a leader in DECA as a student, founded Hembree Insurance Agency in 2000, and represented Georgia in the House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012, chairing the Higher Education and Rules committees. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the Senate joins in honoring Hembree's memory and expresses regret at his passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hembree's family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of former Representative Bill Hembree.
• Recites biographical details about Hembree's education, business career, and 20 years of service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hembree's family.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Bill Hembree, who will receive a copy of it, and the members of the Georgia Senate, who adopt it as an official statement. It does not impose obligations on the public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring a former legislator's public service and provides his family with a formal keepsake of recognition.

• The whereas clauses describe Hembree's birth, family, education, business founding, and service in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012.
• The resolved clause states that the Senate joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• condolences
• Bill Hembree
• legislative tribute