HR1589: HR1589 Speegle, Cheyenne "Alyssa"; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle, a young child who died in February 2026, and offers condolences to her family.
In plain language
This resolution is a formal expression of sympathy from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it recognizes the life of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle, who was born in April 2022 and passed away on February 23, 2026, at not quite four years old. The resolution recounts details of her birth, her family (parents Annette and Jeffrey Speegle, and siblings Logan Mathews and Kyle Speegle), and describes the joy she brought during her short life. The House resolves to join in honoring her memory and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle, who died on February 23, 2026.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' sincere regret over her passing on behalf of its members.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation; it is a ceremonial statement of condolence.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and affects the family of Cheyenne "Alyssa" Speegle, including her parents Annette and Jeffrey Speegle and her siblings Logan Mathews and Kyle Speegle, who will receive an official copy from the Clerk of the House.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it gives the Speegle family an official, public acknowledgment of their daughter's life from the Georgia House of Representatives, which they will receive as a keepsake copy from the Clerk.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Cheyenne 'Alyssa' Speegle's birth on April 11, 2022, her family, and her death on February 23, 2026.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring her memory and express regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- condolences
- Georgia House of Representatives