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HR 1834: Cofer, Dorothy; honoring the life and memory; condolences

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House Resolution 1834

By: Representatives Richardson of the 125th and Jackson of the 128th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Cofer; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Dorothy “Dot” Cofer on February 15, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Cofer was born in Athens, Georgia, a beloved daughter of Charles Hamlin Tappan Jr. and Dorothy Florence Stone Tappan; and

WHEREAS, she was blessed with two remarkable children, Rhonwyn and David; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Dorothy Cofer was an active member of Thomson First Methodist Church, where she served in the church's yearly medical missions to Honduras, conduced mini-health fairs to increase medical access in areas with limited services, as well as served on the church's health and welfare committee; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Cofer had a long and successful career in McDuffie County, Georgia, as the Extension Service Home Economist from 1969 until her retirement in 1996; and

WHEREAS, among her many proud career achievements, one of the biggest was her annual McDuffie County Health Fair, where for over 42 years she coordinated almost 200 volunteers; served between 500 and 700 participants, many of whom traveled from neighboring states to attend; and was recognized in 1991 by the World Health Organization as the top health fair in the country; and

WHEREAS, though her main career focus was on her Extension Service career, she was also active with teaching DNR Hunter Safety Courses, was on the McDuffie Expo committee and Thomsons's Olympic Celebration committee, and was a substitute teacher at Thomson High School; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Dorothy Cofer 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 Dorothy Cofer 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 Dorothy Cofer.