HR1025: HR1025 Dikilato, Janice; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Janice Dikilato, a Statesboro native born in 1937, on January 7, 2026. It recounts her family history, including her marriage to Ernest Dikilato and her children and grandchildren, and praises her character and community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally resolves that House members join in honoring her memory and express condolences, and it directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally states that House members honor the life and memory of Janice Dikilato and express condolences over her death.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly concerns the family of Janice Dikilato, including her husband Ernest Dikilato and her children and grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the resolution from the Clerk of the House.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recording the legislature's condolences and providing Janice Dikilato's family with an official keepsake honoring her memory.

• The whereas clauses describe Janice Dikilato's birth, family, and community reputation, providing the factual basis for the resolution.
• The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-01-15House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-15House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-15House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• Statesboro Georgia
• Georgia House of Representatives