HR1856: HR1856 Scoy, Pamela S. Van; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the life of Pamela S. Van Scoy, who died on November 24, 2024, describing her birth in West Virginia, her 58 year marriage, her family, and her involvement with Isle of Palms Methodist Church. The resolution formally states that the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Pamela S. Van Scoy.
• Recites biographical details about her birth, family, marriage, faith, and community involvement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly names and honors Pamela S. Van Scoy and her surviving family members, who will receive an official copy. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Clerk of the House.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is personal and ceremonial: it gives official recognition from the state legislature to a private individual's life and provides her family with a formal keepsake of that recognition.

• The whereas clauses describe Pamela S. Van Scoy's birth on September 7, 1943, in Harrisville, West Virginia, and her family background.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally honor her memory and express regret at her passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-03-23House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-23House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-23House Hopper (House)

• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)Primary sponsor
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives