HR 516: Lundy, William L. "Bill", Jr.; 40 Years of Distinguished Legal Service; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr., a Cedartown attorney, for four decades of legal work. It recounts his education, his law partnership with Parker and Lundy, his leadership roles with the State Bar of Georgia, and his role in a notable U.S. Supreme Court case, Easterwood v. CSX Transportation. The resolution also recognizes his community contributions, including founding a local theater company, working as a football radio broadcaster, co-writing and appearing in an independent film, and serving as a church elder. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Lundy. The resolution creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is purely an honorary statement.

• Formally commends William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr. for 40 years of legal service in Georgia and Alabama.
• Recognizes his leadership roles with the State Bar of Georgia, including chairing its Disciplinary Board and General Practice and Trial Section.
• Acknowledges his involvement in the U.S. Supreme Court case Easterwood v. CSX Transportation and his community and family contributions.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lundy.

The resolution directly names and honors William L. "Bill" Lundy, Jr., a Cedartown lawyer, and references his law firm partners, family members, and the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of Lundy's legal career and community involvement, and the Clerk's administrative task of producing a commemorative copy.

• The whereas clauses detail Lundy's education, legal career, State Bar leadership roles, and his role in the 1993 U.S. Supreme Court case Easterwood v. CSX Transportation.
• The whereas clauses also describe his community activities, including founding a theatrical company and appearing in a film, and his family and church involvement.
• The resolving clause commends Lundy for his legal service and community contributions and wishes him continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Lundy.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)Patrocinador principal
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia legal profession
• Cedartown
• State Bar of Georgia