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.