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title: HR 1025. Dikilato, Janice; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-01-15
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bill_number: HR 1025
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-15
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - John Carson
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  - memorial resolution
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - condolences
  - Statesboro
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# HR 1025. Dikilato, Janice; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1025
By: Representative Carson of the 46th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Janice Dikilato; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Janice Dikilato on January 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Janice Dikilato was born on October 4, 1937, in Statesboro, Georgia, a beloved
daughter of Bernard and Marie Smith; and
WHEREAS, affectionately known as “Big Mama,” Janice Dikilato will be remembered for
her warmth, generosity, humor, and unmatched love of Christmas; and
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Ernest “Diki” Dikilato, and
was blessed with two remarkable children, Benny and Nancy; and five wonderful
grandchildren, Nathan, Daniel, Sara, Alexandra, and Geana; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to
her family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,
she made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Janice Dikilato will long be remembered
for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the
great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Janice Dikilato and express
their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Janice Dikilato.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Janice Dikilato of Statesboro, who died on January 7, 2026, and offers condolences to her family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a memorial tribute to Janice Dikilato, a Statesboro native who passed away on January 7, 2026. It recounts her life, birth in 1937, her marriage to Ernest Dikilato, her children and grandchildren, and her character and community involvement.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret over her passing and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family as a keepsake.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and honors the life and memory of Janice Dikilato on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret and condolences over her passing on January 7, 2026.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns the family of Janice Dikilato, including her husband, children, and grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the document.

### Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public expression of sympathy from the Georgia General Assembly and gives the Dikilato family a formal keepsake commemorating Janice Dikilato's life and passing.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause states that House members join in honoring Janice Dikilato's life and express regret at her passing.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-15)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-15)
- Sponsors: John Carson
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72266

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1025.md?full=1