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

25 LC 129 0091 House Resolution 122 By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th, Smith of the 138th, and Buckner of the 137th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr.; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens3 with the passing of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. on January 25, 2025; and4 WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. was born on Decemb er 19, 1934, in5 Pittsview, Alabama, a beloved son of Jessie and Bertha Mitchell; and6 WHEREAS, he began his professional career as a civil service em ployee at Fort Moore,7 Georgia, before answering his divine calling to ministry in 197 2 and delivering his trial8 sermon at Antioch Baptist Church in Pittsview; and9 WHEREAS, his pastoral journey began in 1973 when he was called to lead three10 churches—Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama; Antioch Baptist Church in11 Columbus, Georgia; and Rising Star Baptist Church in Marvyn, Al abama—faithfully12 managing their alternating service schedules before becoming the full-time pastor of Antioch13 Baptist Church in 1983; and14 H. R. 122 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0091 WHEREAS, he ultimately served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church for 43 years, Rising15 Star Baptist Church for 28 years, and Liberty Hill Baptist Chur ch for 10 years before his16 retirement; and17 WHEREAS, in addition to his pastoral service, he held leadershi p roles in the National18 Baptist Convention USA, the Phenix City East Alabama Ministerial Alliance, and the Fourth19 District General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; and20 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his beloved wife of 57 years, Lucille, and21 was blessed with four remarkable children, Howard, Homer Jr., A lton, and Shelby; seven22 wonderful grandchildren; and five outstanding great-grandchildren; and23 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man who demonstrated his commitment to24 witnessing Christ through word and deed, Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. will long25 be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all26 who had the great fortune of knowing him.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee29 Mitchell Sr. and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32 family of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr.33 H. R. 122 - 2 -