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SR 361: Stone, Angela Laverne; condolences

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Senate Resolution 361

By: Senators James of the 28th, Rhett of the 33rd, Jackson of the 41st, Mangham of the 55th, Jones of the 10th and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Angela Laverne Stone; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Angela Laverne Stone on March 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Angela Laverne Stone was born on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, and from an early age, she displayed a deep passion for music, beginning her journey as a Gospel singer at First Nazareth Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, she was a pioneering force in the music industry, rising to prominence in the late 1970s as a member of the hip-hop trio The Sequence and later achieving critical and commercial success as a solo artist with multiple gold-certified albums and chart-topping singles; and

WHEREAS, throughout her illustrious career, she contributed significantly to the evolution of R&B and neo-soul, earning three Grammy Award nominations, two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, and the Soul Music Icon Award at the Black Music Honors; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her remarkable music career, she performed as an actress in numerous films, television series, and stage productions, making her film debut in the 2002 comedy film The Hot Chick and her stage debut in 2003 in the role of Big Mama Morton in the Broadway musical Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Angela Laverne Stone was a woman of profound artistic talent and boundless generosity, inspiring generations with her music, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to her craft; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and gifted individual, Angela Laverne Stone will long be remembered for her groundbreaking contributions to music and entertainment and will be deeply missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Angela Laverne Stone.