HR122: HR122 Mitchell, Reverend Dr. Homer Lee, Sr.; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. It recounts his life story: born in 1934 in Pittsview, Alabama, his early career as a civil service employee at Fort Moore, Georgia, and his entry into ministry in 1972. It details his decades pastoring Antioch Baptist Church in Columbus, Rising Star Baptist Church, and Liberty Hill Baptist Church, along with his leadership roles in Baptist conventions and ministerial groups. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's condolences and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Mitchell's family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret and condolences over the death of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr.
• Recites biographical details of Mitchell's life, ministry, and community leadership as an official House record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mitchell's family.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr., including his wife and children, and the congregations he led, including Antioch Baptist Church, Rising Star Baptist Church, and Liberty Hill Baptist Church.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is that the Mitchell family receives an official copy of the House's tribute, a customary honor the legislature extends to notable Georgians who have died.

• The whereas clauses document Mitchell's birth, career, ministry, and family as background for the honor.
• The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring Mitchell's life and expressing regret at his passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

1. 2025-01-30House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-30House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-30House Hopper (House)

• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)Primary sponsor
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Columbus Georgia
• clergy tribute