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House Resolution 43
By: Representatives Ford of the 170
th
, Yearta of the 152
nd
, O’Steen of the 169
th
, Ballard of
the 147
th
, Hagan of the 156
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Bryce Alan Johnson; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of district attorney Bryce Alan Johnson on December 2, 2024; and3
WHEREAS, Bryce Alan Johnson was born on January 6, 1972, in Sylvester, Georgia, a4
beloved son of Donnie Lee Johnson and Terry Raines Achord; and5
WHEREAS, Bryce Alan Johnson showed an affinity for politics from a young age, and his6
commitment to his beliefs as well as his ability to debate the most divisive political topics7
with respect and good humor were inspirational to those around him; and8
WHEREAS, in his adult life, he served in various capacities in local, district, and state9
Republican organizations; as solicitor-general for several towns; and as district attorney of10
the Tifton Judicial Circuit; and11
WHEREAS, outside of politics, Bryce Alan Johnson found joy in watching his favorite12
teams play, coaching his son's sports endeavors, and serving as "The Professor" to the13
Chick-Fil-A Friday Night Football radio show; and14
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WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Bryce Alan Johnson was an active member of
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the First Methodist Church of Tifton, where he served as president of the church council and16
was a member of several committees; and17
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Erika Stribling Johnson, and was18
blessed with a remarkable child, William Alan Johnson; and19
WHEREAS, he will be remembered for his encyclopedic knowledge of facts both important20
and trivial; Bryce Alan Johnson could always recite a team roster, a school's mascot, a county21
seat, or a school's most famous player; and 22
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Bryce Alan Johnson will long be23
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who24
had the great fortune of knowing him.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Bryce Alan Johnson and27
express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the30
family of Bryce Alan Johnson.31
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