Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1397: Bryant, Dr. Karen Leigh; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, February 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant on April 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant was born on August 4, 1968, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a devoted single mother, daughter, sister, woman of faith, educator, veteran, community advocate, and friend; and WHEREAS, she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans while serving in Italy and Germany; and WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, and was blessed with four remarkable children; and WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; and H. R. 1397 LC 129 1140 WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Karen will long be remembered for her love …
Sponsors
- Dexter Sharper (D, 177) · primary sponsor
- Michael Smith (D, 41)
- Patty Stinson (D, 150)
- L.C. Myles (D, 126)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1397?
- HR1397 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Bryant, Dr. Karen Leigh; honoring the life and memory; condolences.
- What does HR1397 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1397?
- Passed both chambers as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1397?
- Dexter Sharper (D, 177), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1397?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73392
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