Georgia CommonsHR 1853: Brown, DeLois Laura Mae Draper; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of DeLois Laura Mae Draper Brown, a former federal government employee who died on February 12, 2026, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to DeLois Laura Mae Draper Brown, who passed away on February 12, 2026. It recounts her birth in Detroit, Michigan in 1940, her family life with four children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, her Catholic faith and volunteer work, and her career at federal agencies including the National Wildlife Federation, the United States Geological Survey, the Farm Credit Administration, and the Department of Defense until her retirement in 1997. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at her passing and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of DeLois Laura Mae Draper Brown.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of condolence.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of DeLois Laura Mae Draper Brown, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and formally involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and send them a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recording the legislature's respect for Brown's life and providing her family with an official memorial document from the state.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states that House members join in honoring her life and memory and express their sincere regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of DeLois Laura Mae Draper Brown 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
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- memorial tribute