HR1712: HR1712 Lay, Nasir Shakur; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a House resolution, a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the life of Nasir Shakur Lay, whose life was described as tragically brief, and expresses sympathy to his mother, Marquenetta Clark-Bethune, and his family and loved ones. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; its only effect is the formal expression of recognition and condolence and the instruction to distribute a copy to the family.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Nasir Shakur Lay.
• Extends the House's condolences to his mother, Marquenetta Clark-Bethune, and to his family and loved ones.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the family.

The resolution directly names Nasir Shakur Lay's mother, Marquenetta Clark-Bethune, and his family and loved ones, who receive the House's condolences and a copy of the resolution through the Clerk of the House.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides an official, public acknowledgment of a family's loss from the Georgia House of Representatives and gives the family a formal keepsake document recognizing their son's life.

• The whereas clauses describe Nasir Shakur Lay's brief life and the loss felt by his mother and community.
• The resolved clause has the House honor his memory and extend condolences to his mother and family.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the family.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives