--- title: HR 1997. Harrison, Mr. Tommy; honoring the life and memory; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1997 cite_as: HR 1997, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1997 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1997.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1997/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74567 date: 2026-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Harrison, Mr. Tommy; honoring the life and memory; condolences ## Text House Resolution 1997 By: Representative Scott of the 76th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Tommy Harrison; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mr. Tommy Harrison was born on March 3, 1924, in Decatur County, Georgia, the beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer Harrison; and WHEREAS, at an early age, he moved to Havana, Florida, where he spent the remainder of his life building a legacy of family, service, and community; and WHEREAS, in 1946, he was united in holy matrimony to Mrs. Louise Dotson Harrison, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dotson of Havana, Florida, and this loving union was blessed with six children; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison was a devoted husband, father, and family man who exemplified strength, dignity, and commitment throughout his life; and WHEREAS, on June 20, 1969, Mr. Tommy Harrison departed this life at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories; and WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Louise Harrison; four daughters, Mrs. Glenn LaVern Jackson, Miss Sandra Louise Harrison, Miss Dorothy Lee Harrison, and Miss Sarah Ann Harrison; two sons, Mr. Tommie Harrison Jr. and Mr. Lawrence Edward Harrison; his father, Mr. John Spencer Harrison; five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Mae Manuel, Miss Letha Harrison, Mrs. Mattie Grice, Mrs. Betty Dickey, and Mrs. Mamie Givens; one brother, Mr. Henry Harrison; grandchildren, extended family, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will forever cherish his memory; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison's life reflected the values of faith, family, and perseverance, and his presence brought strength and comfort to those who knew and loved him; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding life of this remarkable individual be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the life and memory of Mr. Tommy Harrison and extend their deepest and most sincere sympathies to his 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 Mr. Tommy Harrison. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of the late Mr. Tommy Harrison of Decatur County and extends the chamber's condolences to his family. ### Plain-language summary This House resolution is a ceremonial tribute rather than a change to Georgia law. It recounts the life of Mr. Tommy Harrison, who was born in Decatur County, Georgia, in 1924, later moved to Havana, Florida, married in 1946, and raised six children before his death in 1969. The resolution formally states that the House of Representatives honors his memory and offers sympathy to his surviving family members. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute. ### What it does - Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Mr. Tommy Harrison. - Extends the House's sympathies to Mr. Harrison's surviving wife, children, siblings, and other relatives. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Harrison family. - Makes no changes to Georgia law, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill creating legal rules. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Mr. Tommy Harrison's surviving family, including his wife, four daughters, two sons, father, five sisters, one brother, and extended relatives. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of respect and condolence in the Georgia House's proceedings for Mr. Harrison's family to keep. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause states that House members honor Mr. Harrison's life and memory and extend sympathies to his loved ones. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74567 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1997.md?full=1