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House Resolution 1567
By: Representative Ballard of the 147
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Matthew Christopher "Matt" Littlefield; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens3
with the passing of Matthew Christopher "Matt" Littlefield on March 2, 2024; and4
WHEREAS, Matthew Christopher "Matt" Littlefield was born on May 16, 1985, the beloved5
son of Byron Willis "Mickey" Littlefield and Margaret Williamson Littlefield; and6
WHEREAS, he attended Sandy Creek High School where he was a receiver on Sandy7
Creek's standout football team; and8
WHEREAS, he graduated from the University of Georgia; and9
WHEREAS, he forged deep bonds with his family and friends and was so well liked that he10
served as a groomsman 19 times and was known as Uncle Matt to dozens of children of11
friends; and12
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WHEREAS, he proudly served as a registered lobbyist at the Georgia state capitol where he
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also built lasting friendships; and14
WHEREAS, his career as a lobbyist led him to work on major political campaigns, including15
those of Herschel Walker's Senate campaign and Tyler Harper's campaign for Agriculture16
Commissioner; and17
WHEREAS, he was immensely proud of his family, sisters Susan-Elizabeth and Victoria,18
beloved brother-in-law Philip, niece Mickey-Reese, and nephew Parker; and19
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern20
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his21
family and friends were admired by others; and22
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation23
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he24
made this world a better place in which to live; and25
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, he will long be remembered for his love26
of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of27
knowing him.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Matthew Christopher30
"Matt" Littlefield and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.31
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the33
family of Matthew Christopher "Matt" Littlefield.34
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