HR1856: HR1856 Scoy, Pamela S. Van; honoring the life and memory; condolences
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action March 23, 2026
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House Resolution 1856
By: Representatives Rhodes of the 124th and Williams of the 148th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Pamela S. Van Scoy; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of Pamela S. Van Scoy on November 24,2
2024; and3
WHEREAS, Pamela S. Van Scoy was born on September 7, 1943, in H arrisville, West4
Virginia, a beloved daughter of Freda Burns Smith and Willard Smith; and5
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband of 58 years, Doug, and was6
beloved mom, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend to all who knew her; and7
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Pamela was an activ e member of Isle of8
Palms Methodist Church; and9
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern10
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and unders tanding she demonstrated to11
her family and friends were admired by others; and12
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WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation13
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,14
she made this world a better place in which to live; and15
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Pamela will long be remembered for her16
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great17
fortune of knowing her.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Pamela S. Van Scoy and20
express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the23
family of Pamela S. Van Scoy.24
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