Georgia CommonsHR 1055: Hembree, Representative Bill; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Última acción: 27 de enero de 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of former state Representative Bill Hembree, who died on January 15, 2026, and directs a copy of the tribute to be given to his family.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Bill Hembree, who served in the House from 1992 to 2012 and chaired the Higher Education Committee and the Rules Committee. It recounts his life story, including his birth in Villa Rica, Georgia, his family, and his career of public service. The resolution does not change any Georgia 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 Hembree's family.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally honors the life and memory of former Representative Bill Hembree and expresses the House's condolences on his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hembree's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a substantive policy change.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly concerns the family of former Representative Bill Hembree, who will receive a copy of the tribute, and the members of the Georgia House of Representatives, who are expressing collective condolences. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the House's recognition of a former lawmaker's decades of service and providing his family with an official expression of condolence from the state legislature.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution recites Bill Hembree's biography, including his birth, family, and 1992-2012 House service as Chairman of Higher Education and Chairman of the Rules Committee.
- The resolution portion formally resolves that House members join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Representative Chairman Bill Hembree and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
Temas
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Bill Hembree