HR2001: HR2001 Powe, Mother Bernice Brim; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recounts the life of Mother Bernice Brim Powe, who was born in 1934 in Tallahassee, Florida, became a licensed Evangelist in 1966 through the Church of God in Christ, served in ministry in Germany and elsewhere, and was later ordained an Elder and consecrated a Prophetess. It also notes her education, her career with the Leon County School System, and her family, including her daughter and grandsons. The resolution formally states that the House honors her life and legacy and offers sympathy to her family. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and legacy of Mother Bernice Brim Powe.
• Extends the House's sympathy to her family and to others who knew her.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Recites biographical details about her ministry, education, and career as the basis for the honor, without creating any legal obligation beyond the copy distribution.

The resolution directly names the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy, and the family of Mother Bernice Brim Powe, who receive it. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

This resolution is a ceremonial gesture rather than a policy change. Its practical effect is limited to the House's official recognition of an individual's life and the Clerk's task of sending a copy of the document to her family.

• The whereas clauses recount her birth, ministry career, ordination, education, and family, establishing the factual basis for the resolution.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor her life and legacy and extend sympathy to her family and loved ones.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor

• House resolution
• commemoration
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives