HR1420: HR1420 Harrell, Anthony Trey; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a memorial honoring Anthony Trey Harrell, who died on February 13, 2026. It recounts his life: he was born in Blakely, Georgia in 1979, owned and operated Smitty's Grill, and served on the Early County Board of Education. The resolution states that the House of Representatives joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Harrell's family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Anthony Trey Harrell and honors his life and memory.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harrell's family.
• Recounts biographical details about Harrell, including his birth, his ownership of Smitty's Grill, and his service on the Early County Board of Education.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Anthony Trey Harrell and the Blakely, Georgia community, including the Early County Board of Education and patrons of Smitty's Grill, which he owned and operated.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a formal, ceremonial way for the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly recognize Harrell's life and community service and to provide his family with an official memorial document.

• The resolution recites Harrell's biography, including his birth on April 12, 1979 in Blakely, Georgia and his parents' names.
• It notes his role as owner and operator of Smitty's Grill and as a member of the Early County Board of Education.
• The resolving clause has the House join in honoring his memory and expressing sincere regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)Primary sponsor
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)

• memorial resolution
• Blakely Georgia
• Early County Board of Education
• condolences