HR1429: HR1429 Powell, Mrs. Marthelle; celebrating 95th birthday; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally honors Mrs. Marthelle Powell of Wrightsville, Georgia, as she celebrates her 95th birthday. The resolution recounts her life story: her birth in 1931, her 82 years playing organ and piano at New Home Baptist Church, her 67-year marriage to Roy Lynward Powell, and her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally honors Mrs. Marthelle Powell for her service to her family and community on the occasion of her 95th birthday.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and make available a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mrs. Powell.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic statement adopted by the House of Representatives.

This resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Marthelle Powell and, by extension, her family and her church community, New Home Baptist Church in Wrightsville, Georgia. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents generally. Its significance is personal and ceremonial, giving Mrs. Powell and her family formal public recognition from the state legislature for her long life and community service.

• The whereas clauses recite Mrs. Powell's biography, including her birth in 1931, her marriage in 1947, and 82 years as church organist/pianist.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor her and extend wishes for continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-20House Hopper (House)

• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)Primary sponsor
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)

• ceremonial resolution
• Wrightsville Georgia
• House of Representatives honors