HR2014: HR2014 Adams, John Widner; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of John Widner Adams, who was born in Carrollton, Georgia in 1928, served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and later worked as a soil conservationist helping rural Georgia landowners with land, water, and agricultural management. The resolution also notes his volunteer work with the Lyons Recreation Department, including improvements to Partin Park, and describes his family life and character. The House resolves to join in honoring his memory and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of John Widner Adams.
• Recounts his military service in the United States Army during the Korean War and his career as a soil conservationist.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution directly concerns the family of John Widner Adams, who will receive an official copy, and reflects the sentiment of the members of the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the general public or any state agency.

While the resolution has no legal effect and does not alter any Georgia statute, it provides an official, public tribute to Adams' military service, career, and community work, offering his family formal recognition from the state legislature.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Adams' birth, military service in the Korean War, and career as a soil conservationist for rural Georgia.
• The preamble also describes his volunteer work with the Lyons Recreation Department on Partin Park and his family life.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his memory and expressing condolences.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)

• memorial resolution
• Korean War veteran
• soil conservation
• Georgia House of Representatives