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HR 594

Beecher, David Lamar, Sr.; condolences

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Butch Parrish

The bill formally honors the life and community contributions of David Lamar Beecher, Sr., expressing condolences and providing an official copy to his family.

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Bill Summary · HR 594

Summary — H.R. 594 (House Resolution): Honoring David Lamar Beecher, Sr.

Bill number: H.R. 594
Title: Beecher, David Lamar, Sr.; condolences
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)
Status: Read and adopted by the Georgia House; reported enrolled (April 1, 2025)
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Primary Sponsors: Jefferson Van Drew; Butch Parrish (Rep. Parrish is listed as the author in the resolution text)

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 594 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Georgia House of Representatives’ condolences and honoring the life, service, and character of David Lamar Beecher, Sr., who died March 6, 2025. The resolution recognizes his long association with the David Emmanuel Academy community, his church membership, family, and contributions to his community.

Key Provisions

  • Officially mourns the passing of David Lamar Beecher, Sr. and honors his life and legacy.
  • Recites biographical and community details, including:
    • Birth year: 1941
    • Parents: Fate and Sarah Beecher
    • Longtime association with David Emmanuel Academy since 1970
    • Active membership in Olney Primitive Baptist Church
    • Survivors: three children (Dave, Mark, Jim) and eight grandchildren (Davis, Jonathan, Lily Jane, Ashton, Braden, Madison, Hudson, Sarah Beth)
    • Commends personal qualities such as integrity, faith, generosity, and service
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Beecher’s family.

Persons and Entities Affected

  • Primarily symbolic — the resolution honors the memory of David Lamar Beecher, Sr., and is intended for his family, friends, the David Emmanuel Academy community, Olney Primitive Baptist Church, and the broader Georgia community.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic impacts on state agencies or private parties.

Legal/Practical Effect

  • Ceremonial and non-binding. The resolution conveys condolences and recognition; it does not create legal rights, obligations, or appropriations.

Legislative/Procedural History (select dates)

  • 2025-01-21: Introduced and referred to House Committee on the Judiciary
  • 2025-03-13: Read and adopted in the House (first readers noted)
  • 2025-03-31: Laid before and adopted by the House
  • 2025-04-01: Reported enrolled

This resolution serves to formally record the Georgia House’s appreciation for Mr. Beecher’s life and contributions and to provide an official copy to his family.

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

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