Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR851: Davis, James L.; commend
Status: Signed into law, March 28, 2025
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating James L. Davis; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending and congratulating James L. Davis; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating James L. Davis; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, James L. Davis was born on March 31, 1923, in Lexington, Mississippi, and this year he enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating his 102nd birthday; and WHEREAS, as a youth, his family relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was reared and educated, and in 1939, he became a member of the Paramount Golf Club, the first Black golf club west of the Mississippi; and WHEREAS, James L. Davis served thereafter as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during World War II, receiving numerous awards for outstanding service, and retiring at the rank of Sergeant; and WHEREAS, following his honorable discharge, he worked as a member, owner, and trainer at the Cahokia Downs and Fairmont Horse Racetracks in Illinois, gaining recognition as a trainer extraordinaire and earning distinction on the United States Field Trial Circuit; and H. R. LC 112 3546 WHEREAS, during the Civil Rights Movement, James L. Davis was broadly recognized for his leadership in bringing fair housing to Black residents in St. Louis, and he continues to serve as a faithful patriarch to his church, family, and community; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his …
Sponsors
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, 111) · primary sponsor
- David Clark (R, HD-098)
- Cannon, Chas (R, 172)
- Scott Hilton (R, 48)
- Gary Richardson (R, 125)
- Danny Mathis (R, 133)
Latest actions
- : Act 704
- : Senate Date Signed by Governor
- : Senate Sent to Governor
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : Senate Passed/Adopted
- : House Read and Adopted
Common questions
- What is HR851?
- HR851 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Davis, James L.; commend.
- What does HR851 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending and congratulating James L. Davis; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR851?
- Signed into law as of March 28, 2025. Latest action: Act 704 (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR851?
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, 111), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR851?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71861
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