Watkins, Lottie; condolences

This resolution (SR 468) honors the life and memory of Lottie Watkins, a former Georgia House of Representatives member (1977-1980) and founder of Lottie Watkins Enterprises, Inc. (founded 1960), who advanced Black real estate ownership and civil rights. It commemorates her legacy through a 2023 marker at her Atlanta building and recognizes her contributions to economic development, social justice, and community leadership. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute, expressing the Senate’s condolences to her family and affirming her impact on Georgia. It has no policy or legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition.