SR291: SR291 House, Marilyn; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Marilyn House, the wife of a retired Army colonel, who spent 26 years living around the world in support of military families, volunteered extensively in her community, and wrote a book about her experiences as a military spouse. The resolution formally states that the Senate joins in honoring her life and expresses regret at her passing. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Marilyn House on February 16, 2025.
• Recites her decades of service supporting military families and volunteering with organizations like the Red Cross and Girl Scouts.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
• Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirement on anyone.

The resolution directly names Marilyn House's family, including her husband and children, as recipients of the honor. It otherwise has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

This resolution is symbolic rather than operative. Its main real-world effect is that the Georgia Senate's tribute and a copy of the resolution will be given to Marilyn House's family, formally recording her service and community contributions in the state's legislative record.

• The whereas clauses describe Marilyn House's 26 years as a military spouse, including time in Germany and South Korea, and her volunteer work in her community.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring her life and expressing regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)

• Senate resolution
• condolences
• military families
• Georgia Senate