--- title: HR 306. Prothro-Newton, Mother Hattie Lou; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr306 cite_as: HR 306, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr306 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr306.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr306/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70530 date: 2025-02-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Prothro-Newton, Mother Hattie Lou; condolences ## Text House Resolution 306 By: Representatives McQueen of the 61st, Willis of the 55th, Bazemore of the 69th, Dawson of the 65th, and Glaize of the 67th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton; and WHEREAS, Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton was born on August 1, 1936, in Zatella, Georgia, as the first of 13 children, and the strength, wisdom, and love she displayed in her early years set the foundation for a life dedicated to service, family, and community; and WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton served as a devout member of Holy Zion Center of Deliverance, where she worked in good conscience under Bishop Cecil Newton; and WHEREAS, she was cherished by her fellow congregants as a prayer-anointed warrior who stood in the gap for others, offering unwavering support, kindness, and guidance to those in need; and WHEREAS, a woman of many talents and boundless charity, she dedicated 30 years of her life as a dietitian and nutritionist for Fulton County Schools, ensuring that countless children received nutritious meals to support their growth and education; and WHEREAS, Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton found joy in a variety of pastimes, including reading, fishing, traveling, and singing Gospel music, using her voice to spread warmth and inspiration to those around her; and WHEREAS, even in her later years, she embraced adventure and exploration, most recently traveling to Dubai in December 2024 to witness the marvels of God's creation; and WHEREAS, a kind and compassionate mother, she nurtured and guided her four children with steadfast, unconditional love, instilling in them the values of faith, integrity, and character; and WHEREAS, Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton will long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing. 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 Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton, a longtime Fulton County Schools dietitian and church member, and offers condolences to her family. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-19) - Sponsors: Mekyah McQueen, Inga Willis, Debra Bazemore, Robert Dawson, Lydia Glaize - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70530 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr306.md?full=1