HR74: HR74 Lowery, Dr. Evelyn Gibson; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, wife of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, for her decades of work in the Civil Rights Movement. It recounts her founding of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. in 1979, a group focused on health disparities, human rights, economic self-sufficiency, and leadership development for women, children, and families. The text also lists specific initiatives she led, including a national conference on the Black family, the Drum Major for Justice Awards, AIDS/HIV education efforts, a civil rights heritage tour through Alabama, and mentoring and training programs. The resolution formally expresses the House's gratitude for her contributions and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recounts her founding of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. in 1979 and its programs on health, human rights, and family leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a commemorative statement only.

This resolution primarily affects the legacy and public recognition of Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, her family, and the organization she founded, SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. It also directs an administrative task to the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it creates an official state record recognizing Dr. Lowery's civil rights work and ensures her contributions are formally documented and distributed to the public and press by the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses detail Dr. Lowery's founding of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. in 1979 and its mission around health disparities, human rights, and family leadership.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor her life and express gratitude for her contributions to civil rights.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.

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

• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)

• civil rights history
• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• women's history