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HR 5: Holden, Benjamin A.; condolences

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House Resolution 5EX

By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Smith of the 138th, Buckner of the 137th, Reese of the 140th, and Rice of the 139th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Benjamin A. Holden; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its distinguished citizens with the passing of Benjamin A. Holden on June 10, 2026; and

WHEREAS, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, Benjamin A. Holden began his journalism career at the age of 17 as a cub reporter for the sports department of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, demonstrating a remarkable talent that earned him a full scholarship from the Pulitzer family to attend the University of Missouri; and

WHEREAS, throughout his decades-long career, he served as a Los Angeles–based reporter for The Wall Street Journal and covered some of the nation's most significant legal and public affairs stories, including the aftermath of the Rodney King beating trial, the O.J. Simpson double murder case, and the murder trial of Snoop Dogg; and

WHEREAS, from 2004 until 2010, he served as executive editor of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, providing thoughtful leadership during a transformative period for the newspaper industry while strengthening the publication's role as a trusted source of news and information for the citizens of the Chattahoochee Valley; and H. R. 5EX

WHEREAS, deeply committed to the preservation of democratic institutions and press freedom, Benjamin A. Holden further served as director of the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for the Courts & Media, where he worked to strengthen relationships between the judiciary and the press and traveled internationally to provide training and guidance to judges, prosecutors, and journalists seeking to build transparent and accountable systems of government; and

WHEREAS, among his most enduring contributions was the founding of Columbus Scholars Inc. in 2009, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting economically disadvantaged students through mentoring relationships and scholarship opportunities, which has since raised more than $1 million and assisted more than 100 students in pursuing higher education and achieving their goals; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin A. Holden was united in love and marriage to his wife of 31 years, Melanie Slaton, and he was blessed with a remarkable daughter, Joy Holden; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Benjamin A. Holden will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Benjamin A. Holden and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Benjamin A. Holden.

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