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HR 819

Davis, Jacob Lloye, Jr.; condolences

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Meeks

The bill solemnly honors Jacob Lloye Davis, Jr., expresses condolences, and directs a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 819

Summary — H.R. 819 (House Resolution): Condolences for Jacob Lloye Davis, Jr.

Status: House Read and Adopted (Introduced Jan 28, 2025; Adopted May 23, 2025)
Classification: Resolution (ceremonial/commemorative)

Purpose and intent

This resolution honors the life and service of Jacob Lloye Davis, Jr., offers the House’s condolences on his passing, and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be made available to his family. It is a commemorative, non‑binding expression of respect and sympathy rather than legislation that creates legal obligations or appropriates funds.

Key provisions / content

  • Records biographical details and achievements of Jacob Lloye Davis, Jr., including:

    • Date and place of birth: October 6, 1921, Pierce County, Georgia.
    • Date of death: March 23, 2025.
    • Military service: Served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid during World War II.
    • Faith and community: Lifelong member of Beulah Baptist Church.
    • Family: Survived by his wife Janell; six children (Jay, Jerry, June, Joy, Dick, and Jane); nine grandchildren (Dawn, Starr, Shelley, Lloye, Cassie, Lance, Danielle, Heather, J.C., and Jena); and several great‑grandchildren.
    • Farming career: Farmed most of his life and later established and maintained a pecan orchard. Recognized as Farmer of the Year in 1974 and associated with agricultural organizations (Farm Bureau, National Farmers Organization, Forestry Commission, and Michigan Blueberry Association).
    • Personal character: Commends his integrity, faith, service, and contributions to family and community.

  • Formal actions requested:

    • The House joins in honoring his life and expresses deepest regret at his passing.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to the family.

Who is affected

  • Primary: The family and friends of Jacob L. Davis, Jr., and the local communities in Georgia that he served and influenced.
  • Secondary: The resolution formally records and recognizes Davis’s public service and community contributions for the legislative record; it has no regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic effect on agencies or third parties.

Procedural timeline (selected actions)

  • Introduced: January 28, 2025
  • Referred to committee(s): January 28, 2025
  • House Read and Adopted (first reading/adoption noted): March 27, 2025
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; Laid before the House; Adopted: May 23, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 23, 2025

Note: This is a ceremonial resolution intended to memorialize an individual and provide a copy to the family; it does not create binding law or authorize expenditures.

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

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