Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR2099: Hall, Reverend Gilbert; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, April 2, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Gilbert Hall; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending Reverend Gilbert Hall; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending Reverend Gilbert Hall; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Reverend Gilbert Hall has earned distinction as one of Savannah's local Drum Majors for Justice through his service during the civil rights movement and his enduring presence in the Georgia coastal community; and WHEREAS, born in Statesboro, Georgia, Reverend Gilbert Hall graduated from Sophronia Tompkins High School in 1965 and subsequently served two years in the United States Army before returning to Georgia in 1967 during the height of the civil rights movement in the South; and WHEREAS, upon his return, he became actively involved in organized efforts to advance civil rights in Savannah, working alongside Reverend Hosea Williams and the Crusaders for Voting Rights to support community engagement and voter participation; and WHEREAS, he participated in organizing and protecting participants in civil rights demonstrations, attending community meetings at Connors Temple Church, where he had the opportunity to meet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and supporting night rallies held at locations such as the Flamingo Club and Mexico City; and H. R. 2099 LC 112 4234 WHEREAS, under the guidance of the late Reverend Hosea Williams, he helped form the Crusaders alongside Ben Clarke, Ms. Billy Boy, the late Frances Bright Johnson, Mrs. Mamie Williams, and numerous local Black and women-owned businesses, all of whom contributed to organized efforts …
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR2099?
- HR2099 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Hall, Reverend Gilbert; commend.
- What does HR2099 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending Reverend Gilbert Hall; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR2099?
- Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2099?
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162).
- Where is the official record for HR2099?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74712
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