HR1501: HR1501 Riekeman, Dr. Guy F; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Dr. Guy F. Riekeman, a chiropractor who led Life University in Marietta as President from 2004 to 2017. The text recounts his decades of work in the chiropractic profession, his role in strengthening the university's reputation in chiropractic and health sciences education, and his family, including his two children and three grandsons. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Dr. Guy F. Riekeman and expresses regret at his passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Riekeman's family.
• Recites biographical details about Dr. Riekeman's career at Life University and his family, without creating any new legal requirement.

The resolution directly names Dr. Guy F. Riekeman's family, including his children Alexis and Vanessa and his grandsons Tyler, Cael, and Alec, as well as Life University, where he served as President and Chancellor.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical impact is that Dr. Riekeman's family will receive an official copy recognizing his contributions to chiropractic education and to Life University.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Riekeman's tenure as President of Life University from 2004 to 2017 and his five decades in the chiropractic profession.
• The resolving clause states the House's intent to honor his memory and express condolences.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)

• memorial resolution
• Life University
• chiropractic education