HR306: HR306 Prothro-Newton, Mother Hattie Lou; condolences

This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton, who was born in Zatella, Georgia in 1936 and worked for 30 years as a dietitian and nutritionist for Fulton County Schools. The resolution describes her faith, her role at Holy Zion Center of Deliverance, her hobbies, and her family. The House resolves that its members join in honoring her memory and expressing condolences on her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton.
• Recites biographical details about her life, including her 30 years as a dietitian and nutritionist for Fulton County Schools.
• 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 requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names the family of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton, who will receive a copy, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing it. It has no effect on the public generally.

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia residents; its significance is symbolic, offering formal recognition from the state legislature of a Fulton County Schools employee's life and providing her family an official memento of that recognition.

• The resolution recites the biography of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton, including her birth in 1936, her church membership, and her 30-year career with Fulton County Schools.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Fulton County Schools