HR1678: HR1678 Gilbert, Brother LaDray Brandan, J.D.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Brother LaDray Brandan Gilbert, J.D. It recounts his background: born in 1981 in Jackson County, Florida, a resident of Atlanta, a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a law degree, a member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, the House formally expresses condolences to his family and friends and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally recognizes the House of Representatives' recognition of Brother LaDray Brandan Gilbert's life, career, and community involvement.
• Expresses the House's condolences to his family and friends following his death on February 26, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

This resolution directly affects the family and friends of Brother LaDray Brandan Gilbert, J.D., including his children, mother of his children, godfather, and siblings, as well as members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and his home church community.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official public record from the Georgia General Assembly recognizing an individual's life and offering formal condolences, which can hold personal and symbolic value for his family and community.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Gilbert's birth, education at Florida A&M University, legal career, faith, and fraternity involvement.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his memory and expressing condolences to his family and friends.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)Primary sponsor
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives