HR1037: HR1037 Smith, Elizabeth Lloyd; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Elizabeth Lloyd Smith, who was born in 1923 in Cordesville, South Carolina, and later lived in Georgia, where she was active in her church community. The resolution recounts her work as a foster grandparent caring for infants and children with AIDS at a New York hospital, and her role in designing part of the AIDS quilt that traveled to Washington, D.C. The House resolves to join in honoring her memory and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Elizabeth Lloyd Smith and honors her life and memory.
• Recounts her biography, including her birth in South Carolina, her faith community involvement, and her family.
• Recognizes her volunteer work caring for infants and children with AIDS as a foster grandparent in New York.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.

The resolution directly names Elizabeth Lloyd Smith's family, including her husband John and daughter Angel, and honors her memory on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives; it has no effect on the broader public or on state law.

This is a symbolic tribute rather than a change to state law. Its practical effect is limited to the Georgia House of Representatives formally recording its condolences and providing her family with an official copy of the resolution.

• The whereas clauses describe Elizabeth Lloyd Smith's life, birth, faith community, marriage, and daughter.
• The whereas clauses describe her work as a foster grandparent caring for children with AIDS and her role in the AIDS quilt project.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

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

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
• Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• AIDS advocacy