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HR 1398

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Ann Santos

Georgia House resolution honoring the life and memory of Ty Lewis Williams and expressing condolences to his family.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 1398

Legislative bill overview

HR 1398 is a commemorative resolution introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives that honors the life and memory of Ty Lewis Williams and extends condolences to his family and loved ones. This is a ceremonial bill with no direct legislative or budgetary implications.

Why is this important

While ceremonial resolutions do not create law or allocate resources, they serve an important civic function by formally recognizing the contributions and impact of individuals within a community. Such resolutions provide an official record of remembrance and allow legislative bodies to express collective sympathy during times of loss.

Potential points of contention

  • Ceremonial resolutions occasionally draw scrutiny regarding whether they represent appropriate use of legislative time and resources, particularly if the legislative session is active with substantive policy matters
  • Questions may arise about consistency in which individuals receive legislative commemoration versus others with similar community impact
  • Some may question whether the Georgia House should be passing numerous memorial resolutions when other legislative business is pending

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

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