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HR 153: Louis, Helen Marie Richardson; condolences

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House Resolution 153

By: Representatives Willis of the 55th and Jackson of the 165th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Helen Marie Richardson Louis; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Helen Marie Richardson Louis; and

WHEREAS, Helen Marie Richardson Louis was born on October 27, 1943, in Savannah, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Joseph Richardson Sr. and Florine Rogers Strong; and

WHEREAS, she earned a bachelor's degree with honors in education from Savannah State College before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, to begin her career as an educator, later obtaining a master's degree in education from Georgia State University and completing all course work toward a Doctorate in Education at Walden University; and

WHEREAS, Helen Marie Richardson Louis dedicated 37 years of service to the Atlanta Public School System as an elementary school teacher and school psychologist, where she was entrusted with some of the most challenging classrooms, commanded the respect of students and colleagues alike, and received numerous accolades for her outstanding contributions to education; and

WHEREAS, initiated into the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter on December 13, 1980, she was a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she co-chaired several committees and offered mentorship to undergraduate members; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she gave her life to Christ at an early age at First Evergreen Baptist Church in Savannah and later became an active member of Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta, where she participated in the CMA Bell Choir, the Verse Speaking Choir, and the Usher Board; and

WHEREAS, Helen Marie Richardson Louis was a beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, leaving behind a legacy of love and encouragement for her two daughters, Quadralyn and DeVita, as well as her two grandchildren, Charles and Micala, whom she adored and supported throughout their lives and accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Helen Marie Richardson Louis 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 Helen Marie Richardson Louis 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 Helen Marie Richardson Louis.