HR1855: HR1855 Taylor, Master Derrick De'Quan; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a personal tribute rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Master Derrick De'Quan Taylor, a pre-K student at Ridge Road Primary School who was born in June 2020 and passed away on September 27, 2024. The resolution recalls details of Derrick's life, including his kindness toward classmates, his love of cowboy boots, graham crackers, the color blue, monster trucks, and his family's dog. The House formally expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' sorrow over the death of Master Derrick De'Quan Taylor on September 27, 2024.
• Recites biographical details about Derrick's life, including his birth date, school, and personal interests, as a tribute.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Derrick's family.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Master Derrick De'Quan Taylor, including his parents Herbert Taylor, Jr. and Crystal Dunn Taylor, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy to the family.

While the resolution does not change any law or policy, it provides an official, public expression of sympathy from the Georgia House of Representatives to a grieving family, creating a formal record honoring a child's memory.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Derrick's birth, family, school, personality, and interests as the basis for the tribute.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally honor his memory and express regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-23House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-23House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-23House Hopper (House)

• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives