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HR 908: McMichen, Ella Levenia Sosebee; condolences

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House Resolution 908

By: Representative Burns of the 159th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen on March 24, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen was born on June 30, 1930, as the 12th child of William Lawrence Sosebee and Ollie Ledford Edison Sosebee; and

WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Orlando "Pete" McMichen, and was blessed with four remarkable children, Aurelia, Charlotte, Joyce, and Kenneth; five wonderful grandchildren, Jana, Stephenie, Kristy, Justin, and Kaleb; nine beloved great-grandchildren; and six magnificent great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, a devoted homemaker, she dedicated herself to raising her children and embraced her role as a loving Nanny to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, a proud graduate of Dallas High School in 1948, Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen remained actively connected with her classmates through reunions and events with the 48 Gang; and

WHEREAS, in her later years, she enjoyed traveling and playing cards, but above all, she loved Jesus and remained a faithful prayer warrior, lifting up her family and friends in constant prayer; and

WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen will long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen.