HR1855: HR1855 Taylor, Master Derrick De'Quan; honoring the life and memory; condolences
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action March 23, 2026
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House Resolution 1855
By: Representative Jackson of the 128th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Master Derrick De'Quan Taylor; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its mos t distinguished young2
citizens with the passing of Master Derrick De'Quan Taylor on September 27, 2024; and3
WHEREAS, Master Derrick De'Quan Taylor was born on June 10, 2020, a beloved son of4
Herbert Taylor, Jr., and Crystal Dunn Taylor; and5
WHEREAS, a pre-K student and Ridge Road Primary School, Derrick loved doing his work6
and playing in center time; and 7
WHEREAS, at school Derrick was a kind and loving friend, who gave the best hugs and high8
fives; and9
WHEREAS, Derrick will long be remembered for his love of cowboy boots, graham10
crackers, the color blue, monster trucks, and his family's dog; and11
WHEREAS, a compassionate and kind-hearted young boy, Derrick will be missed by all who12
had the great fortune of knowing him.13
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that14
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Master Derrick De'Quan15
Taylor and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.16
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized17
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the18
family of Master Derrick De'Quan Taylor.19
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