Georgia CommonsHR1924: HR1924 Harrison, Mary Ann; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors the life of Mary Ann Harrison of Clayton County, who died in 2006, and extends the chamber's condolences to her family.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the life of Mary Ann Harrison, a Clayton County resident who died on May 24, 2006, describing her upbringing in Florida, her faith and church involvement, and the family members she left behind. The resolution formally states that the House honors and celebrates her life and legacy, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. It carries no funding, penalties, or effective date beyond its adoption.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the House of Representatives honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Mary Ann Harrison.
- Extends the House's sympathy to Harrison's family and loved ones.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harrison's family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.
Who it affects
The resolution directly affects the family and loved ones of Mary Ann Harrison, including her sisters, an adopted son, an aunt, and other relatives named in the text, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for the family.
Why it matters
For the Harrison family, this resolution provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of their loved one's life, which they can keep as a memorial document; it has no broader legal or policy effect on other Georgians.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe Mary Ann Harrison's birth, upbringing, faith, church membership, death on May 24, 2006, and surviving family members.
- The resolving clause states the House honors and celebrates her life, recognizing her legacy of faith, family, and service, and extends sympathy to her family.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to the family.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Clayton County
- Georgia House of Representatives