--- title: SR 1097. Dickerson, Robert T. "Terry"; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1097 cite_as: SR 1097, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1097 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1097.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1097/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74697 date: 2026-04-02 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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"Terry"; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 1097 By: Senators Dickerson of the 21st and Harbison of the 15th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson, a distinguished and longtime resident of Cherokee County, Georgia, for his lifetime of service, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to his family and community; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson has long been recognized by the citizens of Cherokee County as a man of integrity, humility, and quiet strength whose life reflects the very best values of our state and nation; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, following his military service, Terry Dickerson devoted his life to providing for his family, embodying the values of responsibility, sacrifice, and selflessness by working whatever jobs were necessary to ensure their well-being; and WHEREAS, known for his extraordinary and unmatched work ethic, he routinely worked 16 to 18 hours a day, seven days a week, never complaining but instead leading by example and showing that true character is revealed through perseverance and dedication; and WHEREAS, he is a steady and dependable presence in the lives of those around him, a man whose word can be trusted, whose actions speak louder than words, and whose life has been defined by doing what is right—even when it was not easy; and WHEREAS, he has been a devoted husband to his wife, Judy, and a loving father to his children, Tara, Jason, Jeremy, and Dillon, instilling in them through both word and example the values of faith, hard work, respect, and love for others; and WHEREAS, his legacy is not only found in what he has accomplished, but in the lives he has shaped, the family he has built, and the countless people he has quietly helped along the way; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments, admirable character, and enduring legacy of this truly exceptional Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson for his lifetime of service and extend their deepest appreciation for his contributions to his family, his community, the State of Georgia, and the United States of America. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Robert T. "Terry" Dickerson. ## 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-04-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-04-02) - Sponsors: Jason T. Dickerson, Ed Harbison - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74697 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1097.md?full=1