Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1898: HR1898 Stuckey, Mike; honoring the life and memory; condolences

Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mike Stuckey of Hartwell, who died on December 2, 2025, and directs a copy of the tribute be sent to his family.

In plain language

This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Mike Stuckey, a Hartwell resident who died on December 2, 2025. It recounts his birth in Dublin, Georgia in 1956, his family, his involvement with First Baptist Church of Hartwell, and his reputation for integrity, kindness, and community devotion. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring Stuckey's memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.

What the bill does

  • Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Mike Stuckey.
  • Recites biographical details about Stuckey's life, family, faith, and community involvement.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Stuckey's family.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.

Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns the family of Mike Stuckey, including his wife Carey, his children, and grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the tribute. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the document.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical impact is limited to providing the Stuckey family with an official, published expression of sympathy from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses recite Stuckey's birth date, family background, church membership, and personal character.
  • The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Alan Powell (R, HD-033)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • memorial resolution
  • Hartwell Georgia
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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