Georgia HR305: Sagers, Richard B.; condolences

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Richard B. Sagers; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Richard B. Sagers; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, born on March 21, 1933, in Stockbridge, Georgia, Richard B. Sagers came of age during a time of segregation and systemic racial discrimination; and WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty in the United States Army's 11th Airborne Division, 188th A.I.R., as part of the first all-Black regiment to integrate Fort Campbell, Kentucky; and WHEREAS, following his distinguished military service, he earned his commercial driver's license in 1952, yet he faced widespread racial discrimination as trucking companies systematically refused to hire Black over-the-road drivers, denying them opportunities available to their white counterparts; and WHEREAS, in November 1969, he shattered racial barriers in the transportation industry by becoming the first Black over-the-road driver in the Southern Conference, enduring workplace hostility while opening doors for future generations of Black drivers; and H. R. LC 112 2824 WHEREAS, determined to challenge systemic discrimination, he filed the landmark class-action lawsuit Sagers v. Yellow Freight System in 1972 under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, exposing discriminatory hiring practices and securing a legal victory that helped dismantle racial inequalities in the trucking industry; and WHEREAS, his courageous legal battle garnered national attention and was championed by civil rights activists, labor unions, and renowned attorneys …

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Sponsors

• Phil Olaleye (D, 59) · primary sponsor
• Tremaine Reese (D, 140)
• David Sampson (D, 153)
• Omari Crawford (D, 89)
• Robert Dawson (D, 65)
• Bryce Berry (D, 56)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2025: House Read and Adopted
2. February 19, 2025: House First Readers
3. February 19, 2025: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR305?

HR305 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Sagers, Richard B.; condolences.

What does HR305 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Richard B. Sagers; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR305?

Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2025. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 19, 2025).

Who sponsored HR305?

Phil Olaleye (D, 59), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR305?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70529