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House Resolution 908
By: Representative Burns of the 159
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen; 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 Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen on March 24, 2025; and3
WHEREAS, Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen was born on June 30, 1930, as the 12th child4
of William Lawrence Sosebee and Ollie Ledford Edison Sosebee; and5
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Orlando "Pete" McMichen,6
and was blessed with four remarkable children, Aurelia, Charlotte, Joyce, and Kenneth; five7
wonderful grandchildren, Jana, Stephenie, Kristy, Justin, and Kaleb; nine beloved8
great-grandchildren; and six magnificent great-great-grandchildren; and9
WHEREAS, a devoted homemaker, she dedicated herself to raising her children and10
embraced her role as a loving Nanny to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and11
great-great-grandchildren; and12
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WHEREAS, a proud graduate of Dallas High School in 1948, Ella Levenia Sosebee
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McMichen remained actively connected with her classmates through reunions and events14
with the 48 Gang; and15
WHEREAS, in her later years, she enjoyed traveling and playing cards, but above all, she16
loved Jesus and remained a faithful prayer warrior, lifting up her family and friends in17
constant prayer; and18
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern19
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to20
her family and friends were admired by others; and21
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation22
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,23
she made this world a better place in which to live; and24
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen will25
long be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed26
by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ella Levenia Sosebee29
McMichen and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32
family of Ella Levenia Sosebee McMichen.33
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