HR73: HR73 Stoddard, Ann Elizabeth Harris; condolences

This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes the life of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard, who died on January 11, 2025, describing her career as a teacher, educational consultant, and college professor, her education at Spelman College, Atlanta University Center, and the University of Georgia, and her involvement in her church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The resolution formally states that House members join in honoring her memory and express 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 expresses the House of Representatives' regret at the death of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard and honors her life and memory.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes, serving only as a ceremonial tribute.

This resolution directly names and honors the family of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard. It does not create obligations for any broader group of Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no practical legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Stoddard family an official record of the legislature's recognition of her life and contributions.

• The whereas clauses recount her biography, including her birth, education, decades-long teaching career, and community and church involvement.
• The first resolved clause states that House members join in honoring her memory and express regret at her passing.
• The second resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to her family.

1. 2025-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)Primary sponsor
• Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Camden County