HR 1840: Brinson, Gene and Dovie; 81st wedding anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson, who were married on February 14, 1945, in Parker, Indiana, on reaching their 81st wedding anniversary. The resolution recounts details of the couple's family, including six children, 15 grandchildren, more than 20 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-great-grandchildren, and praises their character and community involvement. It resolves that the House congratulates the couple and wishes them continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Brinsons.

• Formally congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson on their 81st wedding anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recites biographical details about the couple's marriage date, family size, and community involvement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change.

The resolution directly names and honors Gene and Dovie Brinson and, by extension, their extended family. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, serving as an official, public expression of recognition and goodwill from the state legislature toward the Brinson family on a milestone anniversary.

• The resolution's opening clauses recount the couple's February 14, 1945 wedding in Parker, Indiana and their large family of children, grandchildren, and further descendants.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the couple and wish them continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Gene and Dovie Brinson.

1. 2026-03-20House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-20House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-20House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Patrocinador principal
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)

• ceremonial resolution
• wedding anniversary
• Georgia House of Representatives