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title: HR 2081. Scott, Ms. Tonia Louise; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
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cite_as: HR 2081, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-03-31
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bill_number: HR 2081
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-31
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Sandra Scott
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  - memorial resolution
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - condolences
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# HR 2081. Scott, Ms. Tonia Louise; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 2081
By: Representative Scott of the 76th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and legacy of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow and heartfelt reverence that we honor the life and
legacy of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott, a beloved daughter, sister, niece, and friend who entered
eternal rest on May 8, 2023, in Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tonia Louise Scott was born on April 15, 1981, in Junction City, Kansas,
and was a cherished blessing to her loving parents, Jacqueline Louise Ramey of Clarksville,
Tennessee, and Edward J. Scott of Rex, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she was a devoted and loving sister to Angela Nichole Purvis of Stockbridge,
Georgia, Trent Damone Scott of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Arthur Fulson IV of Oxon Hill,
Maryland; and
WHEREAS, Tonia was a woman of strength, personality, and authenticity, known for her
bold spirit, her humor, her intelligence, and her unwavering ability to speak her mind while
remaining deeply caring and protective of those she loved; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, she pursued her dream of living in Miami, Florida, where she
embraced new opportunities, including volunteering at animal shelters and working as a chef,
while cultivating her deep love and compassion for animals; and
WHEREAS, her passion for animals led her to earn a Veterinarian Assistance License from
Animal Behavioral College in Miami, Florida, demonstrating her commitment to care,
service, and purpose; and
WHEREAS, Tonia was known for her vibrant personality, her love of reality television, her
curiosity about the world, and her unique ability to connect with others—often leaving a
lasting impression through her humor, wisdom, and unforgettable presence; and
WHEREAS, she shared a special bond with her beloved fur baby, Miko, and extended love
to her nieces, Ilana Y. Colon-Waters and Miasia M. Scott, along with a host of aunts, uncles,
cousins, and extended family who will forever cherish her memory; and
WHEREAS, she is reunited in eternal peace with those who preceded her in death, including
her grandfather, Elbert Scott; her brother, Edward Scott Jr.; her grandparents, James B.
Ramey and Ruby Delle Ramey, Ruby Jean "Aunty Deanie" Ramey, and other beloved family
members who now welcome her home; and
WHEREAS, though her time on this earth was far too brief, the love, laughter, strength, and
unforgettable spirit of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott will forever remain in the hearts of those who
knew and loved her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott
and extend their deepest condolences 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 Ms. Tonia Louise Scott.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott, who died in 2023, and offers the chamber's condolences to her family.

### Plain-language summary

This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any state statute. It recounts the life of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott, born in 1981 in Junction City, Kansas, who died on May 8, 2023, in Miami, Florida, describing her family, her move to Miami in 2013, her work as a chef, her volunteering with animal shelters, and her Veterinarian Assistance License.
The resolution formally states that the House honors and celebrates her life and legacy and extends condolences to her family and loved ones. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. It has no regulatory or funding effect.

### What it does

- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott.
- Extends the House's condolences to Scott's family and loved ones.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
- Recites biographical details about Scott's birth, family, career, and death for the official record but creates no new law, funding, or regulation.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and affects the family of Ms. Tonia Louise Scott, including her parents, siblings, nieces, and extended family, who are named as recipients of the House's condolences and of the official copy of the resolution.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is symbolic and personal: it creates an official legislative record honoring Ms. Scott and gives her family a formal document acknowledging her life and the House's condolences.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses recount Scott's birth, family, career as a chef, volunteer work with animals, and her Veterinarian Assistance License.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor her life and legacy and extend condolences to her family.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-31)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31)
- Sponsors: Sandra Scott
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74682

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2081.md?full=1