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Georgia House Honors Life and Memory of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton

Original title: Prothro-Newton, Mother Hattie Lou; condolences

Last action · February 19, 2025: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Mekyah McQueen and 4 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives officially honors the life, memory, and community contributions of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton following her passing.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of an individual; no funding, service, or policy changes are enacted.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Family of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton

Receives an official copy of the memorial resolution passed by the House of Representatives.

Key Facts

  • Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton was born on August 1, 1936, in Zatella, Georgia, as the first of 13 children.
  • She served as a devout member and prayer warrior at Holy Zion Center of Deliverance under Bishop Cecil Newton.
  • She dedicated 30 years of her life as a dietitian and nutritionist for Fulton County Schools.
  • She raised four children and traveled to Dubai in December 2024.
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  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to her family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 306 do?
It honors the life and memory of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton and directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to her family.
Did this resolution appropriate any funds or change any laws?
No, it is a commemorative resolution and does not alter laws or appropriate funds.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Feb 19, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House Hopper
  2. Feb 19, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House First Readers
  3. Feb 19, 2025HouseFloor
    House Read and Adopted

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Connected Entities

Zatella, Fulton County Schools, Holy Zion Center of Deliverance and 3 more
locationZatella“Birthplace in Georgia”Map →
OrganizationFulton County Schools“Employer where she worked as a dietitian and nutritionist”Map →
OrganizationHoly Zion Center of Deliverance“Place of worship”Map →
PersonMother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton“Honored individual”Map →
PersonBishop Cecil Newton“Religious leader at Holy Zion Center of Deliverance”Map →
locationDubai“Travel destination in December 2024”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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