HR1840: HR1840 Brinson, Gene and Dovie; 81st wedding anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Gene and Dovie Brinson, who married on February 14, 1945, in Parker, Indiana, for reaching their 81st wedding anniversary. The resolution describes their large family, including six children, 15 grandchildren, more than 20 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-great-grandchildren, and praises their character and community involvement. The House formally congratulates the couple and wishes them continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Brinsons to keep.

• Formally congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson on their 81st wedding anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recites details of the couple's marriage date, family size, and community involvement as the basis for the tribute.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the couple.
• Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law or funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Gene and Dovie Brinson, a married couple. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for the family.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. Its practical result is limited to an official document being prepared and given to the Brinson family to mark their anniversary.

• The whereas clauses describe the couple's 1945 marriage in Parker, Indiana, and list their descendants across five generations.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate Gene and Dovie Brinson on their 81st anniversary.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the couple.

1. 2026-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)

• ceremonial resolution
• wedding anniversary
• Georgia House of Representatives