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GA HR1278

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tyrone Brooks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1278 honors the life and memory of Mrs. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, expressing the House members' deepest regret at her passing
  • Mrs. Lowery was born in Wichita, Kansas, attended Youngstown University and Clark College, and married civil rights leader Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery on May 5, 1946
  • Founded the SCLC/Women's Organization Movement for Equality Now (SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.) in 1979, a worldwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advocating for women and children, and served as its National Convener from inception until her death
  • Received more than 56 honors and awards for her service to humankind throughout her lifetime
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Lowery's family

Legislative Description

Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Gibson; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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