HR1329: HR1329 Newton, Rickey O'Neal; Norcross, Georgia; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Rickey O'Neal Newton, a Norcross resident born in 1952. It recounts his lifelong membership at Hopewell Baptist Church, his graduation from Norcross High School, his career in the construction trade following his father, and his role as the family's historian and storyteller. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House honors Newton's memory and extends sympathy to his family and friends, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Rickey O'Neal Newton on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's sympathy to Newton's family and friends over his death.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Newton's family.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names Rickey O'Neal Newton's family, including his son, siblings, and other relatives, as well as members of Hopewell Baptist Church and the Norcross community where he lived and worked.

While it carries no legal or financial effect, the resolution gives the Newton family an official, printed record of the legislature's recognition of Rickey O'Neal Newton's life, which the Clerk will provide to them as a keepsake.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Newton's birth in 1952, his faith at Hopewell Baptist Church, his education at Norcross High School, and his construction career.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor Newton's memory and express sympathy to his family and friends.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)

• Georgia House resolution
• Norcross Georgia
• in memoriam tribute