HR1756: HR1756 White, Andre Moses; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recounts the life of Andre Moses White, who grew up in Tampa, played college football at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos before also playing for the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals. After his football career, White worked for Hillsborough County's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office, worked in entertainment with Marvin Gaye and James Brown, and later moved to Atlanta, where he co-founded a newspaper and led the Auburn Avenue Merchants Association. The resolution formally expresses the House's regret at his passing from COVID-19 in 2020 and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally states that the members of the Georgia House of Representatives honor the life and memory of Andre Moses White.
• Expresses the House's official regret over White's death from COVID-19 in 2020.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution and send it to White's family.
• Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a commemorative statement only.

This resolution directly affects the family of Andre Moses White, who will receive an official copy, and reflects recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives; it does not impose any obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides an official public record from the Georgia General Assembly recognizing White's contributions to sports, media, and Atlanta's Auburn Avenue business community, and offers his family formal condolences.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount White's biography, including his NFL career with the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, and Cincinnati Bengals.
• It describes his work removing the Confederate flag from the Hillsborough County seal while serving as an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission officer.
• It notes his role co-founding The Georgia Sentinel and leading the Auburn Avenue Merchants Association in Atlanta.
• The resolving clause has the House formally honor his memory and express regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)Primary sponsor
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Atlanta history
• Auburn Avenue