HR1400: HR1400 Williams, Ty Lewis; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Ty Lewis Williams, who died on February 3, 2026, at age 23. It recounts his birth in Stockbridge, Georgia, his family, and personal qualities described in the text, including his interests in writing, music, and UFC. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Ty Lewis Williams.
• Recounts biographical details about Williams, including his birth date, birthplace, family, and personal interests.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Williams' family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Ty Lewis Williams, including his mother Stephanie Carreker and father Jermey Williams, who are named as recipients of the formal copy prepared by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is personal and ceremonial: it creates an official state record honoring Williams and provides his family with a formal document acknowledging his life and passing.

• The whereas clauses describe Williams' birth on September 26, 2002, in Stockbridge, Georgia, his death on February 3, 2026, and personal qualities noted by the resolution.
• The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor

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• Georgia House of Representatives
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