Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1191: Storer, Richard; commend
Status: Signed into law, February 2, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Storer; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Richard Storer; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Richard Storer; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Richard Storer, a 92-year-old clock maker and repairman from Hampton, Georgia, has preserved and perfected the rare craft of clock making and repair; and WHEREAS, Mr. Storer first became interested in clock making and repair during his courageous service with the United States Navy from 1952 to 1974, while stationed with a friend who collected clocks; and WHEREAS, for 62 years Mr. Storer has worked with precision, patience, and tireless dedication to the perfection of the art of clock making and repair, working on countless clocks, including one built in 1737 and his most recent work that can been seen in Gray's Jewelers and Optical Workshop in McDonough; and WHEREAS, previously owning and operating a small shop in Jonesboro, Mr. Storer now does his handiwork in the upstairs attic of his home; and H. R. 1191 LC 129 0715 WHEREAS, eager to pass along to others his knowledge of the unique and needed clock repair and making business, Mr. Storer meets with a group of men who desire to be clock makers once a week; and WHEREAS, there are few expert clock technicians who diligently and carefully apply their knowledge and love to this special repair art; Mr. Storer exemplifies those qualities; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting …
Sponsors
- Robert Flournoy (D, 74) · primary sponsor
- Noelle Kahaian (R, 81)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, 78)
- Mary Ann Santos (D, 117)
Latest actions
- : Act 601
- : House Date Signed by Governor
- : House Sent to Governor
- : Senate Passed/Adopted
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Read and Adopted
Common questions
- What is HR1191?
- HR1191 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Storer, Richard; commend.
- What does HR1191 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Richard Storer; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1191?
- Signed into law as of February 2, 2026. Latest action: Act 601 (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1191?
- Robert Flournoy (D, 74), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1191?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72754
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