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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1035: HR1035 Delva, Naomie; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

Last action January 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors the life and legacy of Naomie Delva, a community leader and entrepreneur, and offers condolences to her family after her death on January 5, 2026.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Naomie Delva, described as a businesswoman and community leader known for mentorship, entrepreneurship, and community development work, who died on January 5, 2026. The resolution states that the House honors her life, achievements, and legacy, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. It creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements; it is a formal expression of sympathy and recognition.

What the bill does

  • Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life, achievements, and legacy of Naomie Delva.
  • Extends sympathy to her family, loved ones, and others who mourn her passing.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.
  • Creates no statutory changes, funding, or enforceable legal requirements, as it is a ceremonial resolution.

Who it affects

This resolution directly affects the family of Naomie Delva, who will receive an official copy, and reflects recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives; it has no regulatory or legal effect on the broader public.

Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal or financial consequences, it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of Naomie Delva's community contributions and offers a formal record of condolence for her family.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Naomie Delva's work in entrepreneurship, community development, and mentorship as the basis for the honor.
  • The resolving clause states the House honors her life, achievements, and legacy and commends her memory to be cherished.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-01-16House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-01-16House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)Primary sponsor
  • Eric Bell (D, HD-075)

Topics

  • memorial resolution
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • community leaders

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