HR 909 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Blackshear, Reverend Franklin D.; condolences

This is a procedural resolution (not a policy bill) expressing condolences for Reverend Franklin D. Blackshear, a Savannah educator and longtime pastor who served 43 years at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and was recognized for community service. The resolution formally honors his life, legacy as a mentor and spiritual leader, and contributions to Savannah, with the Georgia House of Representatives joining in mourning his passing. It has no binding policy effect - it simply records the House's collective expression of respect and sorrow.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
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Carl Gilliard
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