Georgia CommonsHR 1897: Dickerson John Alan, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of John Alan Dickerson, Sr., a Toccoa area attorney who died on December 27, 2025, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of John Alan Dickerson, Sr. It recounts his upbringing in Anderson, South Carolina, his education at Hart County High School and Clemson University, and his decades-long legal career, which included awards such as the Chief Justice Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award from the State Bar of Georgia. It also describes his family life, including his 56 year marriage to his wife Paula and his four children and seven grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing condolences, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of John Alan Dickerson, Sr.
- Recites his biography, education, legal career honors, and family life for the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely commemorative resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of John Alan Dickerson, Sr., including his wife Paula, four children, and seven grandchildren. It also reflects the Georgia House of Representatives and the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with distributing a copy to the family.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing an official, lasting record of appreciation for Dickerson's life and a keepsake document for his surviving family.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Dickerson's birth, education at Clemson University, and legal career achievements, including State Bar of Georgia honors.
- The resolving clause states House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of John Alan Dickerson, Sr., and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- condolences