Georgia CommonsHR 277: Taylor, Cornelius Lashon; condolences
Última acción: 18 de febrero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Cornelius Lashon Taylor, an Atlanta community member who died in January 2025, and directs copies to be shared with his family.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a memorial tribute rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Cornelius Lashon Taylor, who was born in Walton County, Georgia in 1978 and lived for over a decade in the Old Fourth Ward area of Atlanta, particularly on Old Wheat Street. The text describes his passion for music, poetry, art, reading, and his faith, and notes he attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for his family. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Cornelius Lashon Taylor on January 16, 2025.
- Recites biographical details about Taylor's life, including his background, interests, and community ties in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Taylor's family.
- Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirement beyond the symbolic tribute.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly names Cornelius Lashon Taylor and his family, who will receive copies of it. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare those copies.
Por qué importa
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is symbolic: it creates an official state record honoring Taylor's life and provides his family with a formal document from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Taylor's birth, life in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward, interests in the arts and literature, and his faith community.
- The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring Taylor's memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to Taylor's family.
Del proyecto de ley
“to those who knew him, he was not simply unhoused; he was a pillar of strength, a friend, and a source of inspiration”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)
- Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
Temas
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Atlanta community
- homelessness