HR1478: HR1478 Ricchiuti, Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti, who was born in Scotland in 1943 and died on January 29, 2026. It recounts her life as a wife, mother, and grandmother, describing her devotion to her family and her reputation for integrity, kindness, and community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally resolves that House members join in honoring her memory and expressing sympathy for her passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti.
• Recites biographical details about her life, family, and character as part of the official record.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

The resolution directly affects the family of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti, including her husband Joseph Robert "Bob" Ricchiuti and son Robert "Bobby" Ricchiuti, who would receive an official copy from the Clerk of the House.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a ceremonial gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly recognize an individual's life and offer sympathy to her surviving family members.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti's birth, family, and personal character.
• The resolved clause has House members join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)

• memorial resolution
• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives