--- title: HR 612. Mickens, Kenneth K.; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr612 cite_as: HR 612, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr612 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr612.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr612/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71432 date: 2025-03-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr611.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr613.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr612.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 612 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Sandra Scott - Viola Davis - Kim Schofield text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2025 upstream_id: 2010603 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - condolence resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - military veterans --- # HR 612. Mickens, Kenneth K.; condolences ## Text 25 LC 112 3396 House Resolution 612 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield of the 63rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Kenneth K. Mickens; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Kenneth K. Mickens; and3 WHEREAS, Kenneth K. Mickens was born on April 3, 1955, in Havana, Florida, a beloved4 son of Arthur Mickens Sr. and Ella Mae Harrison-Mickens; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and7 WHEREAS, Mr. Mickens began a career at the Tallahassee FCI as a correctional officer and8 later followed his passion on becoming an entrepreneur, creatin g fashion shows, the9 Commonwealth Tax Services, X-Men Builder and Associates, and the Frankie and Johnny10 clothing store; and11 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Mickens was an active member of New12 Mt. Zion AME Church; and13 H. R. 612 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3396 WHEREAS, he was blessed with three remarkable children, Christo pher, Brandon, and14 Patrice; with two wonderful grandchildren, Bryan and Braylen; and by his former wife, best15 friend, and mother of his children, Patricia Ann Lofton-Mickens; and16 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern17 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his18 family and friends were admired by others; and19 WHEREAS, he possessed the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the20 strength of character which is achieved by overcoming the many challenges of life; and21 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Kenneth K. Mickens w ill long be22 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who23 had the great fortune of knowing him.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Kenneth K. Mickens and26 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the29 family of Kenneth K. Mickens.30 H. R. 612 - 2 - ## 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 Kenneth K. Mickens, a U.S. Army veteran, correctional officer, and entrepreneur, following his death. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Kenneth K. Mickens, who died after a life that included service in the United States Army, work as a correctional officer at the Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution, and later ventures as an entrepreneur running fashion shows, a tax service, a construction related business, and a clothing store. The resolution recounts his family background, his faith as a member of New Mt. Zion AME Church, and his relationships with his children, grandchildren, and former wife. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family. ### What it does - Formally honors the life and memory of Kenneth K. Mickens on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives. - Expresses the House's official regret at his passing. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Mickens's family. - Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a legislative mandate. ### Who it affects This resolution directly affects the family of Kenneth K. Mickens, who will receive an official copy, and reflects an action taken by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official, permanent record of appreciation for one Georgian's life and service into the House's legislative history and provides his family a formal keepsake from the state. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recount Mickens's birth in Havana, Florida, his U.S. Army service, his career as a correctional officer, and his entrepreneurial ventures. - The resolved clause has the House join in honoring his life and memory and express regret at his passing. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to his family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-18) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71432 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr612.md?full=1