Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 612: Mickens, Kenneth K.; condolences
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Kenneth K. Mickens, a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and community member from Georgia, following his death.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kenneth K. Mickens after his passing. It recounts his life story: his birth in Havana, Florida, his service in the United States Army, his career as a correctional officer at the Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution, and his later work as an entrepreneur running several businesses including a clothing store and a tax services company. It also notes his faith, family, and community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's condolences and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Mickens' family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Kenneth K. Mickens and honors his life and memory.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mickens' family.
- Recites biographical details about Mickens' military service, career, business ventures, faith, and family as the basis for the tribute.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family of Kenneth K. Mickens, who will receive a copy of it. It does not impose any obligations, costs, or changes on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly recognize a Georgian's life and offer condolences to his family, formalized as an official legislative act.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) details Mickens' birth, Army service, career, business ventures, faith, and family.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring Mickens' life and expressing regret at his passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Kenneth K. Mickens and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- veteran tribute