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.