Georgia CommonsHR 1999: Givens, Malinda Naomi; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Malinda Naomi Givens, a longtime church servant and mother of eight from Leon County, Florida, who died in 1975.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recounts the life of Malinda Naomi Givens, born in 1902 in Leon County, Florida, who joined St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church in 1923 and served as church secretary for 23 years before joining the church's Mother's Board in 1948. She married Louis Givens in 1921 and they raised eight children. The resolution formally states that the House honors her life and legacy and recognizes her contributions to her church, family, and community. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Malinda Naomi Givens.
- Recites biographical details of her life, church service, marriage, and family for the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
- Does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any legal requirement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Malinda Naomi Givens, who will receive an official copy, and has no legal effect on the general public, state agencies, or any regulated industry.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic and personal significance for the Givens family and community by giving official recognition from the state legislature to her life and service, but it creates no legal rights, funding, or obligations for anyone else in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states the House honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Malinda Naomi Givens and recognizes her contributions to church, family, and community.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor and celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Malinda Naomi Givens, recognizing her contributions to her church, her family, and her community.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- community tribute