House Resolution 1478
By: Representatives Carson of the 46th and Donatucci of the 105th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Elizabeth “Betty” Blackie Ricchiuti; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Blackie Ricchiuti on January 29, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth “Betty” Blackie Ricchiuti was born on November 1, 1943, in
Scotland, a beloved beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and matriarch; and
WHEREAS, she was a devoted and loyal wife and mother who built a home filled with love,
laughter, and unwavering support, and was known for challenging those around her to be
better people, not through force, but through example, grace, and steadfast belief in them;
and
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Joseph Robert “Bob”
Ricchiuti, and was blessed with one remarkable child, Robert “Bobby” Ricchiuti; 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, Betty 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 Elizabeth “Betty” Blackie
Ricchiuti 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 Elizabeth “Betty” Blackie Ricchiuti.