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

26 LC 129 1278 House Resolution 1506 By: Representatives Chastain of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, and Jones of the 47th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, S r.; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens3 with the passing ofMichael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr., on January 24, 2026; and4 WHEREAS,Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr., was born on January 5, 1959, in5 Newfoundland, Canada, a beloved son of Earl and Lily Jenks Chambers; and6 WHEREAS, he proudly served with the United States Forest Servic e as a Civil Engineer7 Technician for 43 years; and8 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mike was an active member of Toccoa Baptist9 Church; and10 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Denise, and was blessed with11 two remarkable children, Micheal and Jodie, and four wonderful grandchildren, Lily, Maci,12 Bronson, and Cambrie; and13 H. R. 1506 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1278 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern14 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his15 family and friends were admired by others; and16 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation17 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he18 made this world a better place in which to live; and19 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mike will long be remembered for his love20 of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of21 knowing him.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Michael "Mike" Earl24 Chambers, Sr., and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27 family of Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr.28 H. R. 1506 - 2 -