HR 1125: Smith, Mayor Waymond; Alapaha, Georgia; honoring the life, service, and legacy; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, Georgia, who died on January 15, 2026, at age 66. It recounts his decades of work at Amoco Fabric and Winfab, his 30 years volunteering with the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department, and his 22 years as an elected official, including 18 years as mayor of Alapaha. It also notes his role as a founding member of the gospel group The Gospelaires of Georgia. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and honors his life and service and extends sympathy to his family, friends, and the Alapaha community. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the legislature.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life and public service of Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, Georgia.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to Smith's family, friends, and the Alapaha community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Smith's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution.

This resolution directly concerns the family, friends, and community of Mayor Waymond Smith in Alapaha, Georgia, including his children, mother, siblings, and fellow members of the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department and The Gospelaires of Georgia gospel group.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of a local mayor's decades of civic and community service, providing a formal record and a keepsake for his family.

• The whereas clauses recount Smith's biography, his 30 years with the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department, and his 22 years as an elected official including 18 as mayor.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and honors Smith's life and service and expresses sympathy to his family and community.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Smith's family.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Patrocinador principal
• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Eric Gisler (D, HD-121)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)

• memorial resolution
• local government
• Alapaha Georgia
• condolences