Georgia CommonsHR 1998: Hughes, Mother Annie Eliza Brim; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mother Annie Eliza Brim Hughes, a longtime church and community figure from the Leon County, Florida area, and extends condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Mother Annie Eliza Brim Hughes, who died on May 20, 2025. It recounts her life story, including her birth in Leon County, Florida, her marriage of 69 years to Elder Leonard Hughes, her work as a nursing assistant, and her decades of service to Testerina Primitive Baptist Church and the Old West Florida Primitive Baptist Association. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House of Representatives honors her life and legacy and offers sympathy to her family. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and legacy of Mother Annie Eliza Brim Hughes on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Extends the House's sympathy and condolences to her family and loved ones.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the family and loved ones of Mother Annie Eliza Brim Hughes, who receive the House's formal recognition and a copy of the document. It does not impose any obligations on the public, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, providing an official public tribute and a keepsake document for the family of the person being honored.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount her birth, education, marriage, children, career as a nursing assistant, and decades of church service.
- The resolved clause states the House of Representatives honors her life and legacy and extends sympathy to her family.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“God is in control and I'm depending on Him,”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- condolences
- Georgia House of Representatives