Ham, Phillip Benson, Sr.; condolences
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 75), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Phillip Benson Ham Sr., a former Georgia state representative, lawyer, and community leader who died on January 11, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and recognizes his decades of service, including his work on education reform, economic development, and desegregation in Monroe County. The only concrete action is authorizing the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. It has no legal effect or policy impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 28, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clint Crowe
RRepublican
P
Robert Dickey
RRepublican
P
Tangie Herring
DDemocratic
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