Georgia CommonsHR 2013: Thompson, Sister Rosa Lee Brown; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson, a longtime Leon County, Florida resident, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This House resolution from the Georgia General Assembly is a memorial tribute to Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson, who was born in 1933 in Tallahassee, Florida and died in November 2023. It recounts her upbringing, her work as a housekeeper, her marriage to Joseph Thompson, her Christian faith and membership at St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church, and the family she leaves behind. The resolution formally states that the members of the House of Representatives honor her life and extend condolences to her family. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the House of Representatives honors and celebrates the life of Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson.
- Extends the House's condolences to her family and loved ones.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson and her surviving family, including her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives. It does not impose duties or effects on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical significance is limited to providing an official, lasting public record of the House's recognition of her life, which the Clerk will provide to her family.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount her birth, family history, upbringing, career as a housekeeper, marriage, faith, and death on November 9, 2023.
- The resolving clause states the House honors her life and extends condolences to her family.
- 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 life of Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson and extend their deepest condolences to her family and loved ones”
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
- condolences