Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia HR16: Brack, Elliott Earl; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, June 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elliott Earl Brack; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Elliott Earl Brack; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Elliott Earl Brack; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia, the County of Gwinnett, and House District 96 mourn the passing of Elliott Earl Brack, a beloved newspaperman, civic leader, and devoted citizen of Norcross who died peacefully at his home on May 15, 2026, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, born in rural Wilkinson County in 1935 and raised in Macon, Elliott Brack graduated from Mercer University in 1957, was commissioned a United States Army officer through ROTC, served his nation on active duty in Germany, and earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Iowa; and WHEREAS, over a distinguished career spanning more than six decades, he served as a reporter, editor, publisher, and executive, including as publisher of the Wayne County Press, vice president and general manager of the Gwinnett Daily News, and associate publisher of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Gwinnett EXTRA," earning scores of state and national honors, among them best weekly editorial page in the nation in successive years; and WHEREAS, he gave generously of his expertise as a visiting professor at the University of Georgia's Henry W. Grady College and served for 33 years as chairman and president of The H. R. 16EX LC 112 4276 Red and Black Publishing Company, guiding …
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D) · primary sponsor
- Clark, Jasmine (D, 108)
- Chuck Efstration (R, 104)
- McClain, Dewey (D, 109)
- Samuel Park (D, 107)
- Billy Mitchell (D, 88)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR16?
- HR16 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Brack, Elliott Earl; condolences.
- What does HR16 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Elliott Earl Brack; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR16?
- Passed both chambers as of June 18, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR16?
- Arlene Beckles (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR16?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74851
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