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HR 630

Bailey, Franklin; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by James Burchett and 2 co-sponsors

Honors Franklin Bailey with a non-binding resolution recognizing his decades in home building and civic work, creating a public record with no legal or budgetary effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 630

Summary — H.R. 630 (House Resolution): Commending Franklin Bailey

Status: Adopted by the House (read and adopted on April 9, 2025)
Introduced: January 22, 2025
Classification: House resolution (honorary/expressive)
Primary sponsors (as listed in version): Representatives John LaHood (primary), John Corbett (primary), James Burchett (primary)
Related/companion: S. 193 (companion)

Purpose and intent

H.R. 630 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution that recognizes and commends Franklin Bailey for his longtime service and accomplishments in the home building industry and his community. It formally records the Legislature’s appreciation of his professional achievements, civic involvement, and service leadership.

Key provisions

  • Official recognition of Franklin Bailey’s membership and leadership:
    • 34‑year member of the Home Builders Association of South Georgia (HBASG) and the Home Builders Association of Georgia (HBAG).
    • Served as President of HBAG for the 2024–2025 term.
  • Recital of career and honors:
    • Owner and founder of Franklin Bailey Construction LLC with 43 years’ experience in construction.
    • Awards cited include the 2018 HBASG Lifetime Hall of Famer Award, the 2010 HBASG Presidential Choice Award, and being a four‑time HBASG Builder Member of the Year (unique in that organization’s history).
  • Civic and community involvement cited:
    • Past board member of the Georgia Bible Camp Organization and past director of the Valdosta Touchdown Club.
  • Personal recognition:
    • Notes his family (wife Sabrina; sons Jarod and Travis) and role as a grandfather.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Franklin Bailey.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Franklin Bailey (honoree).
  • Community/associations referenced: HBAG, HBASG, and the local home building community (symbolic recognition).
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or operational effects on agencies, businesses, or individuals — the measure is purely commemorative.

Procedural timeline (selected)

  • 2025‑01‑22: Introduced in House; referred to House Judiciary Committee.
  • 2025‑03‑18 to 2025‑04‑09: Routed through House reading, Local & Consent Calendars, and Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • 2025‑04‑09: Laid before the House; adopted (nonrecord vote); reported enrolled.

Effect and significance

H.R. 630 is an honorary resolution that creates a formal, public legislative record recognizing Franklin Bailey’s career and community contributions. It carries no legal or budgetary effect but serves to acknowledge and publicize his service and achievements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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