Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1659: Herring, Reverend Moses Lee; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, March 10, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and WHEREAS, Reverend Moses Lee Herring was born on July 18, 1940, in Desoto, Georgia, to the late Bryant Herring and Ruth Butler Herring; and WHEREAS, he received his education in the Bibb County School System and graduated from Ballard Hudson Senior High School in 1961, where he distinguished himself as a star quarterback, leading his team to an undefeated championship season- a testament to his leadership, discipline, and competitive spirit; and WHEREAS, his athletic gifts extended beyond the football field, as he went on to play in the Negro Leagues for the Raleigh Tigers, leaving his mark during a significant era in sports history; and WHEREAS, following high school, Moses continued his educational journey at Savannah State College and later answered the call to serve his country in the United States Army; and H. R. 1659 LC 129 1373 WHEREAS, a hardworking and enterprising man, he worked at Ford Motor Company, owned and operated a family gas station, taught Autobody and Fender at Macon Tech, was the Assistant Pastor to Rev. Alvin Hudson at Beulahland Baptist Church, and retired from …
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, 145) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1659?
- HR1659 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Herring, Reverend Moses Lee; honoring the life and memory; condolences.
- What does HR1659 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1659?
- Passed both chambers as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1659?
- Tangie Herring (D, 145).
- Where is the official record for HR1659?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74021
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