Wessinger, Dr. William Nettles; condolences
This resolution honors Dr. William Nettles Wessinger following his death in February 2025, recognizing his military service as a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon, his 23-year medical career in Savannah (including roles at Orthopedic Associates and Memorial Health), and his community contributions. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and commemorates his legacy as a respected surgeon and community member. The bill has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents - it is purely a ceremonial tribute.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Hitchens
RRepublican
P
Carl Gilliard
DDemocratic
P
Edna Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Jesse Petrea
RRepublican
P
Ron Stephens
RRepublican
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