HR2002: HR2002 Smith, Howard Edward; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 1517 House Resolution 2002 By: Representatives Howard of the 71st, Huddleston of the 72nd, Smith of the 18th, and Smith of the 70th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Howard Edward Smith; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Howard Edward Smith on March 14, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Howard Edward Smith, known to most as "Big Ed" and affectionately called4 "Biggs" by his grandchildren, was born in Clarkesville, Georgia, a beloved son of Garnett5 Edward and Mazie Dockery Smith; and6 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Ed was an active memb er of First Baptist7 Church for over sixty years; and8 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Louise, and was blessed with9 three remarkable children, Brad, Marty, and Chris, as well as seven wonderful grandchildren10 and five magnificent great grandchildren; and11 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern12 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his13 family and friends were admired by others; and14 H. R. 2002 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1517 WHEREAS, deeply devoted to his community, Ed was well known for performing 15 anonymous acts of kindness, preferring to help others without fanfare or recognition; and16 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation17 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he18 made this world a better place in which to live; and19 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Ed will long be remembered for his love20 of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of21 knowing him.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Howard Edward Smith and24 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27 family of Howard Edward Smith..28 H. R. 2002 - 2 -