Georgia HR1711: Bennette, Reverend Fred C., Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Fred C. Bennette, Jr.; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Fred C. Bennette, Jr.; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Civil Rights leader Reverend Fred C. Bennette, Jr.; and WHEREAS, Reverend Bennette, was born on December 2, 1928, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son of Annie Mae McDowell Bennette and Columbus Bennette, Sr.; and WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and WHEREAS, following his military service, Reverend Bennette attended Morris Brown College and the Turner Theological Seminary at Morris Brown College; and WHEREAS, in 1960, after meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and becoming close friends with his brother, Reverend Bennette became a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement; and H. R. 1711 LC 129 1390 WHEREAS, that year, he was a key organizer for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as well as a staff coordinator for the successful sit-in campaign to desegregate Rich's Department Store; and WHEREAS, from 1961 to 1964, Reverend Bennette served as the director of the All Citizens Committee for Voter Registration and deputy director of the Georgia Voters League, paving the way for a dramatic increase in Black registered voters; …

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Sponsors

• McClain, Dewey (D, 109) · primary sponsor
• Al Williams (D, 168)
• Billy Mitchell (D, 88)
• Lydia Glaize (D, 67)
• Bryce Berry (D, 56)

Latest actions

1. March 16, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 16, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 16, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1711?

HR1711 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Bennette, Reverend Fred C., Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences.

What does HR1711 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Fred C. Bennette, Jr.; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1711?

Passed both chambers as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1711?

McClain, Dewey (D, 109), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1711?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74127