Georgia CommonsHR 1037: Smith, Elizabeth Lloyd; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action January 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Elizabeth Lloyd Smith, a longtime foster grandparent and AIDS awareness advocate, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal but symbolic document rather than a change to state law. It recounts the life of Elizabeth Lloyd Smith, born in 1923 in Cordesville, South Carolina, who was active in her churches, worked as a foster grandparent caring for infants and children with AIDS at the New York Metropolitan Hospital Center, and helped design an AIDS quilt that traveled to Washington, D.C. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses its condolences to her family. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. It does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Elizabeth Lloyd Smith.
- Recites her life history, including her church involvement, family, and work caring for children with AIDS.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors the family of Elizabeth Lloyd Smith, including her husband John and daughter Angel. It does not impose any obligations on the public, state agencies, or businesses beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute a copy to the family.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally. It matters mainly to the family and community of Elizabeth Lloyd Smith as a formal, public record of her contributions and a statement of sympathy from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Elizabeth Lloyd Smith's biography, including her birth in 1923, her church memberships, and her marriage and family.
- It highlights her work as a foster grandparent caring for infants with AIDS and her role in designing an AIDS quilt displayed in Washington, D.C.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses regret at her passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.
From the bill
“Elizabeth Lloyd Smith was instrumental in designing the AIDS quilt that traveled to Washington, D.C., bringing national attention to the youngest fighters of the disease”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- AIDS awareness
- condolences