HR1984: HR1984 Laremont, Dr. Benjamin; honoring life, legacy, and service; condolences; Dr. Benjamin Laremont Day; designate October18, 2026

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Dr. Benjamin Laremont, a physician born in Panama who became the first Black doctor at Peoria Methodist Medical Center before relocating to Georgia. In Georgia, he built a medical practice in Duluth and provided care at the DeKalb County Jail, nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics in Covington and Athens until his retirement in 2021. The resolution formally states that the House honors his life and legacy and commends his contributions to medicine and community service. It designates October 18, 2026 as Dr. Benjamin Laremont Day in Georgia. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to Dr. Laremont's family. The resolution carries symbolic recognition only and does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life, legacy, and medical career of Dr. Benjamin Laremont on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Designates October 18, 2026 as Dr. Benjamin Laremont Day in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Dr. Laremont's family.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements, serving only as an official statement of commendation.

The resolution directly names Dr. Benjamin Laremont's family, who will receive a copy, and honors his memory as a physician who served patients in Duluth, DeKalb County Jail, and clinics in Covington and Athens. It does not impose obligations on any other group of Georgians.

While the resolution has no legal or financial effect, it gives Dr. Laremont's family and community an official state recognition of his decades of medical service in Georgia, and it creates a named day, October 18, 2026, to mark his contributions.

• The resolving clause honors Dr. Laremont's life and legacy and commends his contributions to medicine, public service, and community uplift.
• A further resolved clause designates October 18, 2026 as Dr. Benjamin Laremont Day.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)

• commemorative resolution
• Georgia physicians
• Duluth Georgia
• honoring individuals