Davis, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary
House Resolution 1993 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and memory of Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, who died on June 13, 2021. The resolution recounts his background as a singer with the Atlanta Boys Choir and the Men's Alumni Choir, his role as the founding bishop of the Universal Orthodox Diocese of Georgia, and his ministry work combining spiritual practice with medicinal and therapeutic uses of cannabis.
The resolution also highlights his years of advocacy at the Georgia State Capitol on behalf of patients seeking medical cannabis and spiritual healing, describing him as a respected and memorable presence among legislators. It concludes by expressing condolences to his family and authorizing the Clerk of the House to provide an official copy of the resolution to them.
Impact
HR 1993 does not change state law or create any new legal rights, duties, or appropriations. Its effect is purely ceremonial: it formally recognizes an individual’s contributions, records the House’s condolences, and directs the preparation of an official copy for the family. The only policy-related reference is to medical cannabis advocacy, but the resolution itself does not amend cannabis laws or other statutes.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and respectful. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Mr. Davis’s faith, leadership, community service, and advocacy for people suffering from illness. No votes, committee debate, or recorded opposition are provided, and the available context suggests a noncontroversial memorial resolution.
Contention
There is no recorded contention in the provided materials. Because this is a memorial resolution, it appears to have been intended as a unanimous or broadly supported expression of sympathy and recognition. The only potentially policy-adjacent subject is medical cannabis advocacy, but the resolution treats it as part of Mr. Davis’s legacy rather than as a disputed legislative issue.