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

26 LC 129 0714 House Resolution 1115 By: Representative Glaize of the 67th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom on January 15, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom was born on December 4, 1950, in Washington,4 Georgia, a beloved daughter of Albertha and Clemon Johnson; and5 WHEREAS, Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom, affectionately known as “ Von,” devoted a6 remarkable 50 years to the field of education, serving as a Business Education teacher and7 instructional leader at Social Circle High School, Briarwood Hi gh School, Russell High8 School, Tri-Cities High School, and Creekside High School, from which she retired in 2008;9 and 10 WHEREAS, demonstrating her commitment to real-world learning, V on established a11 functioning bank within the school, teaching students the funda mentals of money12 management, saving, and interest, and providing access to opening real bank accounts; and 13 H. R. 1115 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0714 WHEREAS, her impact extends far beyond the classroom as she fai thfully sponsored14 numerous school clubs; coached cheerleading, basketball, and vo lleyball; and mentored15 fellow educators; and16 WHEREAS, following her retirement in 2008, Von continued to educate, lead, mentor, and17 support students at various schools throughout the greater-Atlanta area as a parent liaison,18 substitute teacher, and on the Tri-Cities High School Alumni Association Advisory Council;19 and20 WHEREAS, a woman of service and sisterhood, Von was a member Al pha Kappa Alpha21 Sorority and remained a devoted to the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter throughout her life,22 exemplifying the sorority's principles of scholarship, sisterho od, and service, and was23 honored as “Soror of the Year” for her leadership and dedication; and 24 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Myrtle Lavonne Joh nson Odom will25 long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed26 by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson29 Odom and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32 family of Myrtle Lavonne Johnson Odom.33 H. R. 1115 - 2 -