Gardner, George "Coach"; commend
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends George "Coach" Gardner for his lifetime contributions to football. It honors his achievements as the founder of the Georgia Football Officials Association, his induction into the National Football Hall of Fame, and his role as the "Father of Football Officiating." The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the commendation to Coach Gardner. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Deborah Silcox
RRepublican
P
Eddie Lumsden
RRepublican
P
Soo Hong
RRepublican
P
Victor Anderson
RRepublican
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