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HR 2076: Kelley, Ms. Laranette; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

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House Resolution 2076

By: Representative Scott of the 76th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and legacy of Ms. Laranette Kelley; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Laranette Kelley was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was a testament to faith, service, and love; and

WHEREAS, she was born on May 17, 1961, in Carrollton, Georgia, to the late Ernest and Lena Mae Kelley, and was called home to eternal rest on July 23, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kelley was educated in the Atlanta Public School System and graduated from East Atlanta High School in the Class of 1980, where she actively participated in school activities including flag court, chorus, and vocational training; and

WHEREAS, she devoted her professional life to service, working in healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse after attending Atlanta Technical College and later contributing to organizations including Eckerd Drug Stores, Bank of America, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture, USDA Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, where she served the community with compassion and dedication; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kelley was a woman of strong faith who accepted Christ at an early age and remained committed to serving others through ministry, outreach, and community service, including feeding the homeless and supporting church auxiliaries alongside her family; and

WHEREAS, she was united in marriage to Andrew Amanto, and through this union, she was blessed with four loving children, Alvin Jr., Lawrenceville, Jasmine, and Joshua, who were the pride and joy of her life; and

WHEREAS, she was a devoted family matriarch who cherished her siblings, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, extended family, and countless friends, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience that will continue to inspire generations to come; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kelley found joy in cooking, bringing people together, and creating lasting memories with her family and community, always giving selflessly of her time, talents, and heart; and

WHEREAS, her life exemplified the scripture in Ecclesiastes 3:1, "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven," and her memory will forever remain a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew and loved her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor and celebrate the life of Ms. Laranette Kelley, recognizing her unwavering faith, her service to others, and the indelible mark she leaves upon her family and community.

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 Ms. Laranette Kelley.