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House Resolution 176
By: Representative Smith of the 70
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Johnese Threadcraft; 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 Johnese Threadcraft on November 18, 2024; and3
WHEREAS, Johnese Threadcraft was born on June 12, 1951, in Calhoun County, Georgia,4
a beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lee Threadcraft Sr.; and5
WHEREAS, she demonstrated remarkable courage in her early years by voluntarily6
integrating Calhoun County High School before mandatory integration, excelling in her7
studies and graduating with honors; and8
WHEREAS, she continued her education at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus,9
Georgia, where she again graduated with honors before embarking on a distinguished career10
as an educator; and11
WHEREAS, she began her professional career as an English and French teacher in Randolph12
County and later continued her work in Atlanta at Henderson High School and Salem High13
School in the DeKalb County School System; and14
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WHEREAS, her passion for education extended beyond the classroom, leading her to serve
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as a system-wide writing coordinator for DeKalb County and as president of the DeKalb16
County Association of Educators; and17
WHEREAS, she was a devoted and active member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church,18
where she served as president of the Usher's Board and worked tirelessly with the Learning19
and Educational Advancement Program (LEAP) Tutorial Program; and20
WHEREAS, Johnese Threadcraft remained a strong advocate for youth, racial justice, and21
educational excellence throughout her life; and22
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation23
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,24
she made this world a better place in which to live; and25
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Johnese Threadcraft will long be26
remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who27
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 Johnese Threadcraft and30
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 Johnese Threadcraft.34
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