Georgia CommonsHR 1429: Powell, Mrs. Marthelle; celebrating 95th birthday; commend
Last action February 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Marthelle Powell of Wrightsville on her 95th birthday, recognizing her decades of service to her church and family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It celebrates Mrs. Marthelle Powell of Wrightsville, Georgia, who turned 95, by recounting her life story: her birth in 1931, her 82 years as organist and pianist at New Home Baptist Church, her 67-year marriage to Roy Lynward Powell, and her large family of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. The resolution formally states that the House honors her for her service to family and community and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Mrs. Marthelle Powell on the occasion of her 95th birthday on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recounts biographical details including her birth date, marriage, family, and 82 years of church service as organist and pianist.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Powell.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Mrs. Marthelle Powell and her family, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution. It has no legal effect on the general public.
Why it matters
This resolution has no impact on Georgia law or policy. Its significance is purely ceremonial, providing official recognition from the state legislature of an individual's milestone birthday and lifetime of community and church service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses lay out Mrs. Powell's biography, including her birth on May 24, 1931, her marriage in 1947, and her family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
- The first resolving clause has the House honor Mrs. Powell and celebrate her 95th birthday with well wishes for health and happiness.
- The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Mrs. Powell.
From the bill
“she faithfully served as the organist/pianist from the age of 12 until her retirement in 2025, an impressive span of 82 years”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Wrightsville Georgia
- House of Representatives honors