HR 1478: Ricchiuti, Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize the life of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti, who passed away on January 29, 2026. It recounts her birth in Scotland in 1943, her marriage to Joseph Robert "Bob" Ricchiuti, her son Robert "Bobby" Ricchiuti, and her reputation for integrity, kindness, and devotion to family and community. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members join in honoring her memory and express regret at her passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti.
• Recounts biographical details about her life, family, and character for the official record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

This resolution directly concerns the family of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti, including her husband Joseph Robert "Bob" Ricchiuti and son Robert "Bobby" Ricchiuti. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the copy for distribution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving the family formal recognition from the state legislature and a keepsake copy of the tribute honoring their loved one.

• The resolution states the House's regret at her passing and joins in honoring her life and memory.
• It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives