Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia HR5: Holden, Benjamin A.; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, June 17, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Benjamin A. Holden; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Benjamin A. Holden; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Benjamin A. Holden; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its distinguished citizens with the passing of Benjamin A. Holden on June 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, Benjamin A. Holden began his journalism career at the age of 17 as a cub reporter for the sports department of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, demonstrating a remarkable talent that earned him a full scholarship from the Pulitzer family to attend the University of Missouri; and WHEREAS, throughout his decades-long career, he served as a Los Angeles-based reporter for The Wall Street Journal and covered some of the nation's most significant legal and public affairs stories, including the aftermath of the Rodney King beating trial, the O.J. Simpson double murder case, and the murder trial of Snoop Dogg; and WHEREAS, from 2004 until 2010, he served as executive editor of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, providing thoughtful leadership during a transformative period for the newspaper industry while strengthening the publication's role as a trusted source of news and information for the citizens of the Chattahoochee Valley; and H. R. 5EX LC 112 4268 WHEREAS, deeply committed to the preservation of democratic institutions and press freedom, Benjamin A. Holden further served as director of the …
Sponsors
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141) · primary sponsor
- Smith, Vance (R, 138)
- Debbie Buckner (D, 137)
- Tremaine Reese (D, 140)
- Carmen Rice (R, 139)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR5?
- HR5 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Holden, Benjamin A.; condolences.
- What does HR5 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Benjamin A. Holden; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR5?
- Passed both chambers as of June 17, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR5?
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR5?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74796
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