HR1804: HR1804 Whittenburg, George Allen, III; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This House resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia General Assembly. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of George Allen Whittenburg III, who was born in Austin, Texas in 2004 and died on January 30, 2026, and expresses the House's sympathy over his death. The resolution recounts details of his life, including his time at the University of Georgia, his membership in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, his involvement in the Cru campus ministry, and his love of outdoor activities like fly-fishing and hiking. It resolves that House members join in honoring his memory 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 George Allen Whittenburg III.
• Expresses the House's sincere regret over his passing on January 30, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and affects the family of George Allen Whittenburg III, including his parents and sisters, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for the family.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing an official, public expression of sympathy from the state legislature to the Whittenburg family and preserving a formal record of his life.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts biographical details, including his birth on November 12, 2004, his family members, and his activities at the University of Georgia.
• The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to his family.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• House resolution
• University of Georgia
• memorial tribute