HR612: HR612 Mickens, Kenneth K.; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Kenneth K. Mickens, who died after a life that included service in the United States Army, work as a correctional officer at the Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution, and later ventures as an entrepreneur running fashion shows, a tax service, a construction related business, and a clothing store. The resolution recounts his family background, his faith as a member of New Mt. Zion AME Church, and his relationships with his children, grandchildren, and former wife. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Kenneth K. Mickens on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's official regret at his passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Mickens's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a legislative mandate.

This resolution directly affects the family of Kenneth K. Mickens, who will receive an official copy, and reflects an action taken by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official, permanent record of appreciation for one Georgian's life and service into the House's legislative history and provides his family a formal keepsake from the state.

• The whereas clauses recount Mickens's birth in Havana, Florida, his U.S. Army service, his career as a correctional officer, and his entrepreneurial ventures.
• The resolved clause has the House join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to his family.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)

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