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HR 612

Mickens, Kenneth K.; condolences

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Viola Davis and 2 co-sponsors

Summary — H.R. 612: “Mickens, Kenneth K.; condolences” PurposeThis House resolution honors the life and memory of Kenneth K. Mickens and expresses the House’s condolences on his pa

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Bill Summary · HR 612

Summary — H.R. 612: “Mickens, Kenneth K.; condolences”

Purpose

This House resolution honors the life and memory of Kenneth K. Mickens and expresses the House’s condolences on his passing. It is a ceremonial measure that recognizes Mr. Mickens’ military service, professional and entrepreneurial contributions, community and church involvement, and survivors.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors and records the House’s “deepest and most sincere regret” at the passing of Kenneth K. Mickens.
  • Recites biographical and service information, including:
    • Born April 3, 1955, in Havana, Florida; son of Arthur Mickens Sr. and Ella Mae Harrison-Mickens.
    • Service in the United States Army.
    • Career start as a correctional officer at Tallahassee FCI and subsequent entrepreneurship (fashion shows; Commonwealth Tax Services; X‑Men Builder and Associates; Frankie and Johnny clothing store).
    • Active membership in New Mt. Zion AME Church.
    • Survived by children Christopher, Brandon, and Patrice; grandchildren Bryan and Braylen; and former wife Patricia Ann Lofton‑Mickens.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mr. Mickens’ family.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary effect is ceremonial and commemorative: it honors Mr. Mickens and provides an official expression of sympathy for his family and community.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic changes result from the resolution; it creates no enforceable rights or obligations.

Legislative timeline & status

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025.
  • Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce: January 22, 2025.
  • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars and considered March 26–27, 2025.
  • Rules suspended and adopted: March 27, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: March 27, 2025.
  • Official status recorded as “House Read and Adopted” (March 18–28, 2025 sequence of procedural entries).

Sponsors

Primary authors listed in the text: Representatives Scott (76th), Davis (87th), and Schofield (63rd). A large number of additional sponsors/cosponsors are listed in the bill record.

Notes

  • This is a nonbinding, commemorative resolution intended to recognize an individual’s life and contributions; it does not appropriate funds or change law.
  • The legislative record provided mixes elements (committee names and sponsor lists) that span different jurisdictions; the resolution’s text pertains to honoring a Georgia citizen, while some procedural entries and sponsor names resemble federal House records. The summary above reflects the resolution text and the procedural/status entries as provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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