HR908: HR908 McMichen, Ella Levenia Sosebee; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen, who was born June 30, 1930 and passed away on March 24, 2025. It recounts her life story, including her marriage to Orlando 'Pete' McMichen, her four children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, her graduation from Dallas High School in 1948, and her faith and community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at her passing and honors her memory, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen and expresses regret at her passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for the McMichen family.
• Recites biographical details about her birth, family, education, and community life as part of the official record.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen, including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law; its practical impact is a formal, public tribute that gives the McMichen family an official House document recognizing her life and passing.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount her birth, family, marriage, children, grandchildren, and life story as background for the honor being given.
• 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 of Representatives to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Dallas Georgia