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HR 122: Mitchell, Reverend Dr. Homer Lee, Sr.; condolences

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House Resolution 122

By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Reese of the 140th, Smith of the 138th, and Buckner of the 137th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. on January 25, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. was born on December 19, 1934, in Pittsview, Alabama, a beloved son of Jessie and Bertha Mitchell; and

WHEREAS, he began his professional career as a civil service employee at Fort Moore, Georgia, before answering his divine calling to ministry in 1972 and delivering his trial sermon at Antioch Baptist Church in Pittsview; and

WHEREAS, his pastoral journey began in 1973 when he was called to lead three churches—Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama; Antioch Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia; and Rising Star Baptist Church in Marvyn, Alabama—faithfully managing their alternating service schedules before becoming the full-time pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in 1983; and

WHEREAS, he ultimately served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church for 43 years, Rising Star Baptist Church for 28 years, and Liberty Hill Baptist Church for 10 years before his retirement; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his pastoral service, he held leadership roles in the National Baptist Convention USA, the Phenix City East Alabama Ministerial Alliance, and the Fourth District General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his beloved wife of 57 years, Lucille, and was blessed with four remarkable children, Howard, Homer Jr., Alton, and Shelby; seven wonderful grandchildren; and five outstanding great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man who demonstrated his commitment to witnessing Christ through word and deed, Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr. and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his 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 Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr.