Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 570: Smith, Ms. Catherine Ann; condolences
Last action March 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Catherine Ann Smith, a longtime Democratic Party organizer, and offers condolences to her family after her death on February 25, 2025.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life of Catherine Ann Smith, who died on February 25, 2025. It recounts her upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, her introduction to political organizing through her mother, and her work training activists and organizers in Michigan and Georgia through the Democratic Party and progressive causes. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that House members join in honoring her memory and expressing condolences, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Catherine Ann Smith on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret over her passing on February 25, 2025.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family and friends of Catherine Ann Smith, who will receive an official copy, as well as members of the Georgia House of Representatives who adopt it as a formal statement of condolence.
Why it matters
While it carries no legal or financial effect, the resolution creates an official public record honoring a Georgia community figure and gives her family a formal expression of recognition from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Smith's birth, family background, and career as a political organizer in Michigan and Georgia.
- The resolved clause has House members join in honoring her memory and expressing condolences.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ms. Catherine Ann Smith and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Stacey Evans (D, HD-57)
- Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
- Shea Roberts (D, HD-52)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Sam Park (D, HD-107)
Topics
- Georgia House resolution
- condolence resolution
- Democratic Party organizing
- legislative tribute