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HR 1994: Leonard, Madrean Peoples; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1994

By: Representatives Howard of the 129th, Myles of the 126th, and Prince of the 132nd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Madrean Peoples Leonard; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Madrean Peoples Leonard on March 23, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Madrean Peoples Leonard was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana, on January 3, 1929, a beloved daughter of Loyal Lee and Lillie Mae Paul Peoples, both of whom encouraged her to pursue her education as well as her personal and professional development; and

WHEREAS, she graduated from Shady Grove High School in Saline, Louisiana, at the age of 16 and attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, receiving a bachelor's degree in home economics and teaching high school science for two years thereafter; and

WHEREAS, following her marriage to Rev. Lessel Leonard in 1952, she devoted 13 years of service to the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, where she supervised 4-H clubs, summer camps, afterschool and school enrichment programs for African American students in Caddo Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, in 1973, she began her exemplary 20-year-long career as a social service specialist for the Richmond County Division of Family and Children Services in the Adult Protective Services Division, during which time she made a positive impact on hundreds of lives in the Augusta community; and

WHEREAS, Madrean Peoples Leonard was blessed with three remarkable children, Bonnie, Lester, and Patrick; six wonderful grandchildren; eight outstanding great-grandchildren; and four beloved great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Madrean Peoples Leonard will long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Madrean Peoples Leonard and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Madrean Peoples Leonard.