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HR 1400

Williams, Ty Lewis; honoring the life and memory; condolences

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Ann Santos

Georgia House passes ceremonial resolution honoring Ty Lewis Williams' memory with no legislative or budgetary consequences.

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Bill Summary · HR 1400

Legislative bill overview

HR 1400 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the life and memory of Ty Lewis Williams and expressing condolences. The bill was introduced by Representative Mary Ann Santos and passed through initial procedural steps in February 2026. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that do not carry legislative force or create binding policy.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an important social function by officially recognizing individual contributions to their communities and allowing legislative bodies to formally acknowledge loss. While these bills have no budgetary or legal impact, they represent a formal public record of esteem and provide families with official recognition during times of grief.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation - Some argue that legislative bodies should focus exclusively on substantive policy rather than ceremonial measures, though others view memorials as appropriate uses of legislative process
  • Selectivity concerns - Questions may arise about which individuals receive memorial resolutions and whether selection criteria are applied consistently and fairly
  • Transparency of honoree background - Without additional context, constituents cannot assess whether the honoree's record warrants official commemoration

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

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