Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 361: Stone, Angela Laverne; condolences
Last action March 10, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of singer and actress Angela Laverne Stone, who died on March 1, 2025, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recalls the life and career of Angela Laverne Stone, a Grammy-nominated singer known for her work with the hip-hop trio The Sequence and as a solo R&B and neo-soul artist, as well as her acting roles in film and on Broadway. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's sorrow at her passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret at the death of Angela Laverne Stone on March 1, 2025.
- Recounts her career highlights, including her music, Grammy nominations, awards, and acting roles.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
- Does not change, create, or repeal any Georgia law or funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Angela Laverne Stone's family, who will receive the copy of the resolution, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare it. It has no effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic, recognizing a notable public figure's life and career and offering an official expression of sympathy to her family.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Stone's birth, career with The Sequence, solo music success, awards, and acting roles.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate join in honoring her life and expressing regret at her passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Angela Laverne Stone and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- David Lucas (D, SD-26)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
Topics
- legislative tribute
- Georgia Senate resolution
- condolences