Georgia CommonsHR 1801: Givens, Lewis, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Última acción: 19 de marzo de 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Lewis Givens Sr., a longtime resident recognized for his family, faith, and community service, and offers condolences to his family.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Lewis Givens Sr., who was born in 1899 in Tallahassee, Florida, raised eight children with his wife Malinda Atkins-Givens, joined St. Marks Primitive Baptist Church, and was active in Masonic fraternal organizations. He died in 1999. The resolution states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses sincere regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family, which is the resolution's only concrete directive.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and honors the life of Lewis Givens Sr. on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret and condolences over his passing.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
A quién afecta
This resolution directly affects the family of Lewis Givens Sr., who will receive an official copy, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing it. It has no effect on the general public or state law.
Por qué importa
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of Lewis Givens Sr.'s life, offering his family a formal record of recognition and condolences from the state legislature.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Givens' birth in 1899, his marriage, his eight children, his faith, and his Masonic memberships.
- The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to his family.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Lewis Givens Sr. and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Temas
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- condolences