HR 614: Allen, Lecester "Bill"; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute marking the death of Lecester "Bill" Allen. It recounts his career as a teacher in Detroit, his real estate and daycare businesses with his wife Mattie, and their expansion into K-12 private and charter schools serving thousands of students across multiple states. The resolution also highlights his founding of the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute and Camp Exposure in Stonecrest, Georgia, which trained students and entrepreneurs from across the country and internationally. The House resolves to honor his memory and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Lecester "Bill" Allen on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's sincere regret over his passing to his family.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Allen's family.
• Recites his biography, including his education career, business ventures, and founding of the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute in Stonecrest, Georgia.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Lecester "Bill" Allen, who will receive the official copy, and the Georgia House of Representatives, which adopts it as a formal expression of condolence. It has no regulatory effect on the public.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change any rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly records the state legislature's recognition of a private citizen's life and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe Allen's career as a teacher and his development of daycare, private school, and charter school businesses with his wife Mattie.
• The whereas clauses describe the founding of the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute and Camp Exposure in Stonecrest, Georgia, and its educational reach.
• The resolved clause states the House's intent to honor his memory and express condolences.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Allen's family.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)

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• Stonecrest Georgia
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• Georgia House of Representatives