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House Resolution 153
By: Representatives Willis of the 55
th
and Jackson of the 165
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Helen Marie Richardson Louis; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Helen Marie Richardson Louis; and3
WHEREAS, Helen Marie Richardson Louis was born on October 27, 1943, in Savannah,4
Georgia, the beloved daughter of Joseph Richardson Sr. and Florine Rogers Strong; and5
WHEREAS, she earned a bachelor's degree with honors in education from Savannah State6
College before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, to begin her career as an educator, later7
obtaining a master's degree in education from Georgia State University and completing all8
course work toward a Doctorate in Education at Walden University; and9
WHEREAS, Helen Marie Richardson Louis dedicated 37 years of service to the Atlanta10
Public School System as an elementary school teacher and school psychologist, where she11
was entrusted with some of the most challenging classrooms, commanded the respect of12
students and colleagues alike, and received numerous accolades for her outstanding13
contributions to education; and14
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WHEREAS, initiated into the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter on December 13, 1980, she was a
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Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she co-chaired16
several committees and offered mentorship to undergraduate members; and17
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she gave her life to Christ at an early age18
at First Evergreen Baptist Church in Savannah and later became an active member of19
Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta, where she participated in the CMA Bell Choir, the20
Verse Speaking Choir, and the Usher Board; and21
WHEREAS, Helen Marie Richardson Louis was a beloved mother, grandmother, and22
matriarch, leaving behind a legacy of love and encouragement for her two daughters,23
Quadralyn and DeVita, as well as her two grandchildren, Charles and Micala, whom she24
adored and supported throughout their lives and accomplishments; and25
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Helen Marie Richardson Louis will long26
be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all27
who had the great fortune of knowing her.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Helen Marie Richardson30
Louis and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the33
family of Helen Marie Richardson Louis.34
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