HR 306: Prothro-Newton, Mother Hattie Lou; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life and passing of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton, who was born in 1936 in Zatella, Georgia, and spent 30 years working as a dietitian and nutritionist for Fulton County Schools. It also notes her faith, her role at Holy Zion Center of Deliverance, and her family. The resolution formally states that House members join in honoring her memory and express regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton.
• Recites biographical details about her life, faith, career, and family as part of the official record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

The resolution directly names and honors the family of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to prepare a document.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official public record honoring Prothro-Newton's decades of service to Fulton County Schools and her community, and gives her family a formal memento from the state legislature.

• The resolution states the House's collective regret at her passing and honors her life and memory.
• It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)

• condolence resolution
• Fulton County Schools
• Georgia House of Representatives