Abrams, Reverend Robert Lee; condolences

2026 Special Session Introduced by Carolyn Hugley and 5 co-sponsors

The bill is a ceremonial condolence resolution honoring Reverend Robert Lee Abrams for his life and service, with no policy or funding changes.

House Read and Adopted

Bill Overview

Bill: HR 53

Session/Jurisdiction: Georgia, 2026_session (Georgia General Assembly)

Title: Abrams, Reverend Robert Lee; condolences

Status: House actions completed (Hopper, First Readers, Read and Adopted)

Primary/Co-sponsors: Rep. Abrams (primary, implied) with co-sponsors Rep. Carolyn Hugley, Rep. Sam Park, Rep. Derrick Jackson, Rep. Al Williams, Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, Rep. Kim Schofield

Note: The bill text provided appears to be a partial or PDF-encoded excerpt and does not include substantive bill language. The description below is based on the bill’s title and typical legislative framing for condolence resolutions.

Purpose and Intent

The bill appears to be a condolences resolution recognizing and honoring the life and service of Reverend Robert Lee Abrams.

Such resolutions typically express condolences to the family and acknowledge the individual’s impact, faith leadership, community service, and contributions to the state or locality.

The measure is largely symbolic and honorary, not a substantive policy change or appropriation.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal expression of sympathy from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Resolution may:

Recognize Reverend Abrams’s life, character, and ministry.
Highlight major life milestones, community leadership, and service.
Extend condolences to family, relatives, and congregation.
Request that a copy be sent to the family and that the minutes reflect the tribute.

Operational aspects:

Typically includes a formal adoption date, a statement of maintenance in the records, and inclusion in the official journal.
May include reference to Rev. Abrams’s role within the Georgia faith or civic community, if publicly documented.

Note: Specific textual provisions, exact language, and any honorary designations would be found in the full bill text.

Who or What Would Be Affected

Reverend Robert Lee Abrams (person being commemorated).

His family, congregation, and church community.

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives, and potentially the Georgia Senate if a companion memorial is pursued.

The public record and legislative archives, which would include a memorial resolution in honor of Rev. Abrams.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Current actions show passage through:

House Hopper (initial routing)
House First Readers (introduction to the chamber)
Read and Adopted (finalization in the House on the stated date)

Typically, after House adoption, the bill would move to the Senate for a companion resolution or for confirmation, depending on the state’s practice for condolence resolutions.

Condolence resolutions do not require gubernatorial approval and do not create fiscal obligations; they are ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

Practical Considerations for Readers

This bill is primarily ceremonial, honoring the life and contributions of a religious and community leader.

It carries no direct policy, regulatory, or funding implications.

For more detail, the full text would specify the exact language of tribute and any accompanying plenary statements or memorialization options.

If you’d like, I can revise this summary once a complete bill text is provided to capture any additional provisions or specific statements included in HR 53.