HR1115: HR1115 Odom, Myrtle Lavonne Johnson; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom, who passed away on January 15, 2026. It recounts her life, including her birth in Washington, Georgia, her 50 years as a Business Education teacher at several metro Atlanta area high schools, and her continued involvement in education after retiring in 2008. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at her passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's sincere regret at her passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to law.

The resolution directly names and honors Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom and her family. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing formal public recognition and a keepsake document for the family of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom.

• The whereas clauses describe her birth, 50-year teaching career at schools including Social Circle, Briarwood, Russell, Tri-Cities, and Creekside High Schools, and her retirement in 2008.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring her life and memory and expresses regret at her passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• Georgia educators
• condolences