SR361: SR361 Stone, Angela Laverne; condolences

25 LC 112 3278 Senate Resolution 361 By: Senators James of the 28th, Rhett of the 33rd, Jackson of the 41st, Mangham of the 55th, Jones of the 10th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Angela Laverne Stone; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Angela Laverne Stone on March 1, 2025; and3 WHEREAS, Angela Laverne Stone was born on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South4 Carolina, and from an early age, she displayed a deep passion f or music, beginning her5 journey as a Gospel singer at First Nazareth Baptist Church; and6 WHEREAS, she was a pioneering force in the music industry, risi ng to prominence in the7 late 1970s as a member of the hip-hop trio The Sequence and lat er achieving critical and8 commercial success as a solo artist with multiple gold-certifie d albums and chart-topping9 singles; and10 WHEREAS, throughout her illustrious career, she contributed significantly to the evolution11 of R&B and neo-soul, earning three Grammy Award nominations, two Soul Train Lady of12 Soul Awards, and the Soul Music Icon Award at the Black Music Honors; and13 S. R. 361 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3278 WHEREAS, in addition to her remarkable music career, she perfor med as an actress in14 numerous films, television series, and stage productions, making her film debut in the 200215 comedy film The Hot Chick and her stage debut in 2003 in the role of Big Mama Morton in16 the Broadway musical Chicago; and17 WHEREAS, Angela Laverne Stone was a woman of profound artistic talent and boundless18 generosity, inspiring generations with her music, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to19 her craft; and20 WHEREAS, a compassionate and gifted individual, Angela Laverne Stone will long be21 remembered for her groundbreaking contributions to music and en tertainment and will be22 deeply missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 join in honoring the life and memory of Angela Laverne Stone and express their deepest and25 most sincere regret at her passing.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the family of28 Angela Laverne Stone.29 S. R. 361 - 2 -