HR1506: HR1506 Chambers, Michael "Mike" Earl, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr. on January 24, 2026. It recounts his life story: born in Newfoundland, Canada in 1959, his 43 years of service as a Civil Engineer Technician with the United States Forest Service, his membership at Toccoa Baptist Church, and his family, including his wife Denise, two children, and four grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Its operative effect is that the House formally expresses regret at his passing and 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 joins in honoring the life and memory of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr.
• Expresses the House's official regret at his passing on January 24, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names the family of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, who will receive a copy of it. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the document.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a policy change. Its practical effect is limited to the House recording its condolences and providing the family with an official memorial document; it does not alter any law, program, or funding in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses recount his birth, family background, 43 year career with the United States Forest Service, church membership, and family members.
• The first resolving clause has the House formally honor his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• condolences