House Resolution 1115
By: Representative Glaize of the 67th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom on January 15, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom was born on December 4, 1950, in Washington,
Georgia, a beloved daughter of Albertha and Clemon Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom, affectionately known as “Von,” devoted a
remarkable 50 years to the field of education, serving as a Business Education teacher and
instructional leader at Social Circle High School, Briarwood High School, Russell High
School, Tri-Cities High School, and Creekside High School, from which she retired in 2008;
and
WHEREAS, demonstrating her commitment to real-world learning, Von established a
functioning bank within the school, teaching students the fundamentals of money
management, saving, and interest, and providing access to opening real bank accounts; and
WHEREAS, her impact extends far beyond the classroom as she faithfully sponsored
numerous school clubs; coached cheerleading, basketball, and volleyball; and mentored
fellow educators; and
WHEREAS, following her retirement in 2008, Von continued to educate, lead, mentor, and
support students at various schools throughout the greater-Atlanta area as a parent liaison,
substitute teacher, and on the Tri-Cities High School Alumni Association Advisory Council;
and
WHEREAS, a woman of service and sisterhood, Von was a member Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority and remained a devoted to the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter throughout her life,
exemplifying the sorority's principles of scholarship, sisterhood, and service, and was
honored as “Soror of the Year” for her leadership and dedication; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom will
long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed
by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson
Odom and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom.