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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 908: McMichen, Ella Levenia Sosebee; condolences

Last action April 2, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen, who died on March 24, 2025, and directs the House Clerk to send a copy to her family.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize the life of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen, a longtime resident who passed away on March 24, 2025. It recounts her birth, family, marriage, children, and community life, describing her as a devoted homemaker, grandmother, and person known for integrity and kindness. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret over her passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

What the bill does

  • Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret at the passing of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial tribute only.

Who it affects

This resolution primarily affects the family of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen, who will receive an official copy, and has no broader effect on Georgia residents, businesses, or government operations.

Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It provides public, official recognition of an individual's life and offers her family a formal keepsake from the Georgia House of Representatives, but it does not alter any rights, obligations, or state programs.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring McMichen's life and expresses regret at her passing.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives 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 Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”

This is the resolution's core act of formally honoring McMichen and expressing condolences.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Jon Burns (R, HD-159)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • condolence resolution
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • memorial tribute

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