Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR2106: Davis, William Edward "Ed"; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, April 2, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Edward "Ed" Davis; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of William Edward "Ed" Davis; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of William Edward "Ed" Davis; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of William Edward "Ed" Davis on March 23, 2026; and WHEREAS, William Edward "Ed" Davis was born in Alberta, Virginia, a beloved son of Richard M. Davis Sr. and Martha "Beth" Page Davis; and WHEREAS, he served the youth of this state as a band director and fine arts department chair at multiple schools, most notably Austin Road Middle School in Henry County, where under his leadership, bands earned 67 consecutive superior ratings at Georgia Music Educators Association events; and WHEREAS, throughout his career, he encouraged generations of students to grow as musicians and individuals, becoming a mentor and guide whose influence extended far beyond the classroom; and WHEREAS, he further served as president of the Georgia Music Educators Association, held leadership roles within the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity and the H. R. 2106 LC 112 4244 National Band Association, and appeared more than 200 times as a guest conductor and adjudicator across multiple states; and WHEREAS, he received numerous honors for his contributions to music education, including the National Band Association Citation of Excellence, the Sudler Cup from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, …
Sponsors
- John Carson (R, 46) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR2106?
- HR2106 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Davis, William Edward "Ed"; honoring the life and memory; condolences.
- What does HR2106 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of William Edward "Ed" Davis; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR2106?
- Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2106?
- John Carson (R, 46).
- Where is the official record for HR2106?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74719
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