Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 1097: Dickerson, Robert T. "Terry"; recognize
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson of Cherokee County for his Vietnam War military service and his lifetime of work supporting his family and community.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Enrolled version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson, a longtime resident of Cherokee County, for serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 and for decades of hard work supporting his wife and children. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to Dickerson as a formal token of the chamber's recognition. It does not create any new rules, spending, or requirements; its only effect is the formal statement of commendation itself.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson for his military service and lifetime of family and community contributions.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dickerson.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; its only legal effect is the Senate's formal statement of commendation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson and his family, including his wife Judy and children Tara, Jason, Jeremy, and Dillon. It has no broader regulatory effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond the person honored. It matters mainly as a public, formal record of the Senate's appreciation for one Georgian's military service and personal history.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Dickerson's Army service in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969 and his decades of work supporting his family.
- The resolving clause formally commends Dickerson for his service to family, community, Georgia, and the United States.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Dickerson a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“he honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969, demonstrating courage, patriotism, and a deep commitment to the freedoms we hold dear”
Discussed in meetings (1)
The House and Senate meetings that took this bill up, from their machine transcripts. Each account was written by Georgia Commons with AI and is not part of the record; the video is what was said.
Senate floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, part 1)
From 2:11:23 · Watch on the General Assembly's Vimeo channel · Confirmed by the bill's status history (Senate Read and Adopted)
Summary by Georgia Commons: The clerk described SR 1097 as recognizing a longtime Cherokee County resident for service to family and community. The Senate adopted it without objection.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-21)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- veterans recognition
- Cherokee County
- Georgia Senate