HR482: HR482 Perkins-Frazier, Esther; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes the life of Esther Perkins-Frazier, a Savannah, Georgia native who passed away on January 14, 2025. It recounts her education, her 12-year broadcasting career at WSOK Radio and WLVH Radio, her decades of involvement with the Grammy-nominated Savannah Community Choir, her years as a kindergarten teacher and mentor in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, and her charitable work founding a community food pantry and clothes closet. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses sympathy for her passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and honors the memory of Esther Perkins-Frazier.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names the family of Esther Perkins-Frazier, including her children and granddaughter, as recipients of the honor. It also reflects on her connections to Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, WSOK/WLVH Radio, and the Savannah Community Choir.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it provides an official, public record from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Esther Perkins-Frazier's contributions to education, broadcasting, music, and community service in Savannah.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts her biography, career, and community work in detail.
• The first resolving clause states that House members join in honoring her life and memory and express regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)

• condolence resolution
• Savannah community
• Georgia House of Representatives