Georgia CommonsHR 1198: High, Mother Essie Lee Harden; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action February 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mother Essie Lee Harden High, a Monroe County native who died on January 24, 2026, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Mother Essie Lee Harden High, who was born in Monroe County, Georgia, in 1930 and passed away on January 24, 2026. The resolution recounts her faith, her church membership at Parker Chapel AME Church and In His Great Name Worship Center, and her character and interests, including gardening, traveling, and caring for others. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family as a form of official condolence.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and memory of Mother Essie Lee Harden High on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret over her passing on January 24, 2026.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the family of Mother Essie Lee Harden High, who will receive an official copy, and reflects recognition by her home communities in Monroe County and Fairburn, Georgia, including her church congregations.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public记录 of appreciation from the state legislature, giving the family and community a formal document marking her life and contributions.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe her birth, family, faith, and community involvement.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring her life and expressing regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mother Essie Lee Harden High and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Monroe County
- condolences