Georgia CommonsHR1993: HR1993 Davis, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of the late Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, a Georgia Capitol lobbyist and religious leader known for advocating medical cannabis.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a memorial tribute to Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, who died June 13, 2021 after a battle with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. It recounts his life, including singing with the Atlanta Boys Choir and its Men's Alumni Choir, founding the Universal Orthodox Diocese of Georgia, and spending years as a lobbyist at the Georgia State Capitol advocating for patients' access to a sacred anointing oil for spiritual and medicinal purposes tied to cannabis. The resolution does not change any law. It formally expresses the House's condolences and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Davis's family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret and condolences over the death of Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis.
- Recounts his biography, including his choir singing, religious leadership, and advocacy work at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial tribute only.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, who will receive a copy, and has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or policy effect; it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its main real-world impact is providing Davis's family with an official record of the legislature's condolences.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Davis's death, choir background, religious founding of the Universal Orthodox Diocese of Georgia, and cannabis advocacy work at the Capitol.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally join in honoring his memory and expressing condolences.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
From the bill
“he was ordained and focused his ministry on providing medicinal, therapeutic,10 and spiritual uses of cannabis”
“during his tenure lobbying at the Georgia State Capitol, he was referred to by15 some beloved legislators as "The Mad Monk"”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- medical cannabis advocacy
- Georgia General Assembly tributes