HR1710: HR1710 Gray, William Anthony; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 1389 House Resolution 1710 By: Representatives McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Williams of the 168th, Beckles of the 96th, and Mitchell of the 88th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of William Anthony Gray; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of William Anthony "Tony" Gray on February 27, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Tony was born on June 2, 1949, in Montego Bay, Jamaica , a beloved son of4 Louis and Essie Gray; and5 WHEREAS, Tony was a selfless contributor to the Jamaican Diaspora community and was6 recognized for his many acts of kindness and support to the les s fortunate in Atlanta and7 Jamaica; and 8 WHEREAS, he was a member of the Atlanta Jamaican Association fo r 20 years, during9 which he served in a many leadership roles including President, Vice President, trustee and10 committee chairperson; and11 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Doreen, and was blessed with12 one remarkable daughter, Tiffany, as well as a wonderful grandson, Enzo; and13 H. R. 1710 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1389 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, Tony 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 of William Anthony Gray and24 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 William Anthony Gray.28 H. R. 1710 - 2 -