HR53: HR53 Milner, Emily L.; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the life of Emily L. Milner, who was born on January 18, 1917, and died on December 17, 2024, at the age of 107. The resolution describes her as a longtime, devoted member of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta and the longest living alumna of Our Lady of Lourdes School. It states that the House joins in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Emily L. Milner, who died on December 17, 2024, at age 107.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' regret at her passing on behalf of its members.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial resolution only.

The resolution directly names Emily L. Milner and her family, who will receive a copy of it. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing that copy for distribution.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to formally recognizing Emily L. Milner's life in the House's official record and providing her family with a keepsake copy of that recognition.

• The whereas clauses recount Emily L. Milner's life, including her birth on January 18, 1917, her death on December 17, 2024, and her lifelong ties to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Lourdes School.
• The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to her family.

1. 2025-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Atlanta community