HR1331: HR1331 Mayhan, Sam R.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 1053 House Resolution 1331 By: Representatives Moore of the 91st, Bell of the 75th, Jones of the 143rd, Myles of the 126th, and Griffin of the 149th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Sam R. Mayhan; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Sam R. Mayhan on January 30, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Sam R. Mayhan was born on December 26, 1932, and lived a life marked by4 courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment to those he loved; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Army and Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and7 WHEREAS, from June 13, 1950, through December 4, 1957, Sam serv ed in the United8 States Army, where he served as an Infantryman and achieved the rank of Corporal; and9 WHEREAS, following his Army service, he continued his dedication to the nation by joining10 the United States Navy from September 19, 1958, to July 1, 1971, ultimately earning the rank11 of Radioman First Class (RM1); and 12 H. R. 1331 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1053 WHEREAS, Sam was a veteran of the Korean Conflict Era, Peacetime, and the Vietnam Era;13 and14 WHEREAS, his distinguished career took him across the globe, in cluding assignments in15 Korea, Germany, the Philippines, Cuba, Japan, and Vietnam; and16 WHEREAS, a man of abiding faith, Sam was an active member of his church and was deeply17 committed to his family; and18 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern19 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his20 family and friends were admired by others; and21 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation22 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he23 made this world a better place in which to live; and24 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Sam R. Mayhan will long be remembered25 for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great26 fortune of knowing him.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Sam R. Mayhan and29 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.30 H. R. 1331 - 2 - 26 LC 129 1053 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32 family of Sam R. Mayhan.33 H. R. 1331 - 3 -