Georgia CommonsHR 1924: Harrison, Mary Ann; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mary Ann Harrison of Clayton County, who died in 2006, and directs the House Clerk to send a copy to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a memorial tribute to Mary Ann Harrison, a Clayton County woman who died on May 24, 2006. It recounts her birth in Florida, her education, her lifelong Christian faith, and her church membership, and lists surviving family members. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House honors her life and legacy and extends sympathy to her family, then directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally honors and celebrates the life of Mary Ann Harrison on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Extends the House's sympathy to Harrison's surviving family members and loved ones.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family and loved ones of Mary Ann Harrison, including her aunt, adopted son, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving Harrison's family an official state document recognizing her life as part of the legislative record.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states that the House honors and celebrates Mary Ann Harrison's life and extends sympathy to her family.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor and celebrate the life of Mary Ann Harrison, recognizing her enduring legacy of faith, family, and service, and extend their deepest sympathy to her family and loved ones”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Clayton County
- Georgia House of Representatives