Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 821: Bobo, Loretto; condolences
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Loretto Bobo, a chiropractor and former registered nurse who died on February 13, 2025.
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In plain language
This House resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Loretto Bobo, who died on February 13, 2025. The resolution recounts her life story, including her birth in 1945, her family, her career as a Registered Nurse, and her later work as a chiropractor after earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University. The resolution has no regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. It simply states the House's regret at her passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Loretto Bobo and honors her life and memory.
- Recounts biographical details about Bobo, including her family, faith, nursing career, and chiropractic practice.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Bobo's family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Loretto Bobo, who will receive an official copy, and has no broader effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses since it creates no legal obligations or changes to state law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of Bobo's life and contributions, giving her family a formal record of the legislature's recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) details Bobo's birth, family, faith, nursing career, and chiropractic practice in Georgia.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring her life and expressing regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Loretto Bobo 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
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- memorial tribute