HR1659: HR1659 Herring, Reverend Moses Lee; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Reverend Moses Lee Herring. It recounts his life story: his birth in Desoto, Georgia in 1940, his football career at Ballard Hudson Senior High School and later in the Negro Leagues, his education at Savannah State College, his U.S. Army service, and his varied working life at Ford Motor Company, a family gas station, Macon Tech, Beulahland Baptist Church, and Warner Robins Air Force Base. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses condolences, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences over the death of Reverend Moses Lee Herring.
• Recites biographical details of his life, career, military service, and family in the resolution's text.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Herring's family.

The resolution directly affects the family of Reverend Moses Lee Herring, who will receive an official copy, and reflects a formal action by the Georgia House of Representatives; it does not impose obligations on the public.

While it carries no legal effect, the resolution provides an official, public record of the state legislature recognizing Herring's life and contributions, giving his family and community a formal expression of recognition from the Georgia House.

• The whereas clauses detail his birth, education, football and Negro Leagues career, military service, and work history.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2026-03-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-10House Hopper (House)

• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Bibb County
• military veterans