HR2013: HR2013 Thompson, Sister Rosa Lee Brown; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson, who was born in 1933 in Tallahassee, Florida, and raised in northeast Leon County. It recounts her life story, including her work as a housekeeper, her marriage to Joseph Thompson, her two daughters, and her faith as a member of St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church. The resolution notes that she died on November 9, 2023, leaving behind children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives. It resolves that the House honors her life and extends condolences to her family, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life of Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Extends the House's condolences to her family and loved ones following her death on November 9, 2023.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Sister Rosa Lee Brown Thompson, including her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for the family.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to providing the Thompson family with an official record of the Georgia House's recognition of their relative's life, as a gesture of public tribute and condolence.

• The whereas clauses recount her birth in 1933 in Tallahassee, Florida, her upbringing in Leon County, her marriage, her work as a housekeeper, and her church membership.
• The resolution notes her death on November 9, 2023, and lists surviving family members.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor her life and extend condolences to her family.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to her family.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

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

• memorial resolution
• House of Representatives
• condolences