Georgia CommonsHR 2079: Arrington, Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, a longtime DeKalb County and Georgia State Capitol staff member, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, who died on December 22, 2025, at age 89. It recounts her upbringing in Barnesville, Georgia, her decades-long marriage, her career in payroll and administration including work at DeKalb County government and the Georgia State Capitol, and her community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of her life and service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family as a gesture of sympathy.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and service of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Extends the House's sympathy to her surviving husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
- 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 primarily affects the family of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, who will receive an official copy, and the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with preparing and distributing it. It has no effect on the public at large or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of a private citizen's life and community contributions, offering her family a formal record of recognition and condolence.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount her birth, family history, career, marriage, and community service.
- The first resolving clause states the House honors her life, service, and memory and extends sympathy to her family.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the life, service, and memory of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, and extend its deepest sympathy to her family and loved ones.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- DeKalb County
- Georgia State Capitol staff