Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1900: HR1900 Warnock, Larry C.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Larry C. Warnock of Hartwell, who died on August 26, 2025, and offers condolences to his family.

In plain language

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Larry C. Warnock, a resident of Hartwell, Georgia. It recounts his life story, including his birth in Tarrytown, Georgia in 1935, his marriage to his wife Elizabeth, his three children, and his involvement teaching Sunday School at Hartwell First Methodist Church. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, then directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.

What the bill does

  • Formally honors the life and memory of Larry C. Warnock, who died on August 26, 2025.
  • States the House's regret at his passing on behalf of its members.
  • 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 penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.

Who it affects

This resolution directly affects the family of Larry C. Warnock, who will receive a copy of it. It has no effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies since it does not change any law.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is personal and symbolic, giving the Warnock family an official acknowledgment from the state legislature of his life and community contributions.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Larry C. Warnock's birth, family, faith, and community involvement in Hartwell, Georgia.
  • The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally honor his memory and express condolences.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution 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
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • Hartwell Georgia

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