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.