Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1850: Arbery, Marcus, Sr.; author of Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION Commending Marcus Arbery Sr., author of Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending Marcus Arbery Sr., author of Where's and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending Marcus Arbery Sr., author of Where's and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Marcus Arbery Sr. has dedicated innumerable hours of his time and energy toward the national fight for justice, upholding the legacy of his son, Ahmaud Arbery, and encouraging communities across the United States to work toward unity; and WHEREAS, in the six years since his son was murdered while jogging near Brunswick, Georgia, Marcus Arbery Sr. has become a prominent voice calling for accountability, racial justice, and community healing; and WHEREAS, in his new book, Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story, he honors the life and memory of Ahmaud and speaks directly to hurting fathers and families, reminding us of the faith and sacrifice inherent to parenthood; and WHEREAS, the book further demonstrates the love, strength, and responsibility that a father carries for his children as well as challenges the current perception of men and Black fathers; and H. R. 1850 LC 112 3984 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Marcus Arbery Sr. be appropriately honored by this body. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Marcus Arbery Sr. upon the release of his book, Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story, and extend best wishes for future success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the …
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162) · primary sponsor
- Tremaine Reese (D, 140)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, 116)
- Segun Adeyina (D)
- McClain, Dewey (D, 109)
- Omari Crawford (D, 89)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1850?
- HR1850 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Arbery, Marcus, Sr.; author of Where's Daddy: The Ahmaud Arbery Story; commend.
- What does HR1850 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending Marcus Arbery Sr., author of Where's and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1850?
- Passed both chambers as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1850?
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1850?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74363
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