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title: HR 1924. Harrison, Mary Ann; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
collection: bills
id: 2025-2026/hr1924
cite_as: HR 1924, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-03-25
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bill_number: HR 1924
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-25
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Sandra Scott
text_version: Introduced
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  - memorial resolution
  - Clayton County
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 1924. Harrison, Mary Ann; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1924
By: Representative Scott of the 76th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and legacy of Mary Ann Harrison; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia join family and friends
in celebrating the life of Mary Ann Harrison, affectionately known as "Ann," who departed
this life on May 24, 2006, after a life filled with faith, love, and service; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Harrison was born on November 22, 1950, in Gadsden County,
Florida, the beloved daughter of Ella Mae Harrison-Mickens and the granddaughter of John
and Goldie Harrison, all of whom preceded her in death; and
WHEREAS, she was a proud graduate of Northside High School in Havana, Florida, and
from an early age demonstrated a deep and abiding faith in God; and
WHEREAS, she accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of New
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, later continuing her spiritual journey at Hopewell
African Methodist Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Harrison lived her life guided by her unwavering faith, trusting in
God's will and encouraging others to do the same, leaving behind a legacy of strength,
perseverance, and spiritual devotion; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, having fulfilled her promise to "hold out to the
end," she peacefully entered eternal rest, leaving behind a testimony of grace, endurance, and
faith; and
WHEREAS, she was a loving and devoted family member who leaves to cherish her memory
a host of loved ones, including a very devoted aunt, Lelia Harrison; a cousin she adopted as
a son, Robert Lee Dudley; two sisters, Mary Alice Bryant and Mamie Joy; as well as
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends; and
WHEREAS, her life was a shining example of love, compassion, and faith, and her presence
will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who knew her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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
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 Mary Ann Harrison.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-25)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-25)
- Sponsors: Sandra Scott
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74472

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1924.md?full=1