Georgia CommonsHR 38: Grice, Mattie Harrison; condolences
Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mattie Harrison Grice, a longtime Havana, Florida resident and church member, and offers condolences to her family and loved ones.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Mattie Harrison Grice, who died on August 4, 2011, and recounts her upbringing, her decades of work in Florida including at Goodwood Manor, and her devotion to family and her church. The resolution states that the House honors her memory and extends condolences to her family and friends. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. Resolutions like this are symbolic gestures and carry no binding legal effect on Georgians generally.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Mattie Harrison Grice through a House resolution with no binding legal effect.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to her family, friends, and community.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family and friends of Mattie Harrison Grice, who receive a formal copy from the Clerk of the House. It does not impose obligations, costs, or changes on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
While largely symbolic, the resolution provides an official, lasting public record from the Georgia General Assembly recognizing an individual's life, which can carry personal and community significance for the family being honored even though it changes no laws.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the House honors Grice's life and memory and extends condolences to her family and community.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the life and memory of Mattie Harrison Grice and express their deepest and most sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all those whose lives were enriched by her presence”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- ceremonial legislation