Georgia CommonsHR 435: Allen, Judge John; condolences
Última acción: 27 de febrero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Judge John Allen, a Columbus native, decorated Air Force pilot, and longtime Muscogee County judge, following his death.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a House resolution, a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It honors Judge John Allen of Columbus, Georgia, who served as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, earning six Distinguished Flying Crosses and 23 Air Medals before being honorably discharged as a captain in 1973. The resolution recounts his legal career, including 26 years as a judge in Muscogee County's Recorder's Court, State Court, and Superior Court, his role marching in Selma for voting rights in 1965, and his co-founding of Columbus's first integrated law firm. The House formally expresses its regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and career of the late Judge John Allen on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's official regret at Judge Allen's passing through a recorded resolution.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Judge Allen's family.
- Does not change any Georgia statute, create any program, or spend any state funds.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names Judge John Allen's family, who will receive the official copy, and reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. It has no regulatory effect on the public, courts, or any other group.
Por qué importa
Resolutions like this one carry symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal force. It creates an official public record of the Georgia House's tribute to Judge Allen's military service, civil rights activism, and decades on the Muscogee County bench.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses describe Judge Allen's Air Force service, his legal career in Muscogee County courts, his civil rights activism, and his community involvement.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally join in honoring his life and expressing regret at his death.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
Del proyecto de ley
“a trailblazer for civil rights, Judge John Allen marched in Selma for voting rights in 1965, and in the 1970s, he co-founded the first integrated law firm in Columbus”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Judge John Allen 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
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
Temas
- condolence resolution
- Muscogee County courts
- civil rights history
- military veterans