Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR2098: Lee, Vernon; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, April 2, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending Vernon Lee; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending Vernon Lee; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending Vernon Lee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, from 1982 to 1985, Vernon Lee served as the drummer for the Rex Nelon Singers of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly the LeFevres, who were inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, he was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1959, the beloved son of Ira and Linda Lee; and WHEREAS, Vernon received his first drum from his grandfather in 1969, and his mother bought him his first drum set a few years later; and WHEREAS, he did not receive formal musical training until college, when he studied music and business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and spent hours practicing his drumming skills; and WHEREAS, he played and made his first recording with a group in 1977 and spent three years with the Rex Nelon Singers, whose accolades include nominations for Grammy Awards and winning numerous Dove Awards; and H. R. 2098 LC 112 4248 WHEREAS, during his distinguished career, Vernon Lee performed with such groups as the Templemen Quartet, the Noblemen Quartet, Fay Sims and The Scenicland Boys, The Impacts, The Telestials, Gold City Quartet, and the Rex Nelon Singers; and WHEREAS, during his time with the Rex Nelon Singers, Vernon played at many venues, including the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Country …
Sponsors
- Matthew Gambill (R, 15) · primary sponsor
- Steven Meeks (R, 178)
- Tyler Smith (R, 18)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, 14)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR2098?
- HR2098 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Lee, Vernon; commend.
- What does HR2098 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending Vernon Lee; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR2098?
- Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2098?
- Matthew Gambill (R, 15), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2098?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74711
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