Georgia CommonsHR 73: Stoddard, Ann Elizabeth Harris; condolences
Last action January 28, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution honors the life of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard, a longtime educator who died on January 11, 2025, and directs a copy be given to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard, who passed away on January 11, 2025. It recounts her career as a teacher, educational consultant, and professor at several colleges, her education at Spelman College, Atlanta University Center, and the University of Georgia, and her involvement in her church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's regret at her passing and honors her memory. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret at her passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names the family of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard, who will receive a copy, and reflects an action taken by the Georgia House of Representatives. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law or residents generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, providing formal recognition from the state legislature to the family of a woman remembered for her decades in education and community life.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites biographical details about Stoddard's education, career, faith, and family.
- The resolved clause states the House joins in honoring her life and expressing regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard 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
- Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
- Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- education history