Georgia CommonsHR 39: Dickey, Betty Lee Harrison; condolences
Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Betty Lee Harrison Dickey, a Florida native who died in 1976, and directs that a copy be sent to her family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally honors the life of Betty Lee Harrison Dickey, who was born in Havana, Florida in 1938 and died in 1976. The resolution recounts her upbringing, her marriage and son, her work in tobacco fields and as a domestic employee, her later job with the State of Florida, and her perseverance in earning her high school diploma through a night program in 1968. The resolution states that the House honors her memory and expresses respect and appreciation for her life. It 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 and creates no new obligations under Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors the life and memory of Betty Lee Harrison Dickey on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Dickey family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Betty Lee Harrison Dickey, including her son Robert Dickey Jr. and niece Mary Ann Harrison, who will receive a copy. It does not impose any obligations on the general public, agencies, or other Georgians.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives to publicly honor an individual's life and provide her family with an official memorial document.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Betty Lee Harrison Dickey.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy available to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the life and memory of Betty Lee Harrison Dickey and express their deepest respect and appreciation for a life that touched countless hearts through kindness, faith, resilience, and love.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- condolences