HR1897: HR1897 Dickerson John Alan, Sr.; 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 John Alan Dickerson, Sr., who was born in Anderson, South Carolina in 1946, graduated from Hart County High School and Clemson University, and went on to a long legal career in Georgia, earning honors including the Chief Justice Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism Award and the State Bar of Georgia's Tradition of Excellence Award. The resolution recounts his community involvement, his 56 year marriage to his wife Paula, and his four children and seven grandchildren. It formally expresses the House's regret at his passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to his family.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of John Alan Dickerson, Sr. and expresses regret at his death.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dickerson's family.
• Recites biographical details and professional honors as part of the official legislative record but creates no new law, funding, or requirement.

This resolution directly concerns the family of John Alan Dickerson, Sr., and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with delivering a copy of the document. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places a public tribute to Dickerson in the official House record and provides his family with a formal keepsake from the legislature.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Dickerson's birth, education at Hart County High School and Clemson University, and his legal career honors.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses its regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)

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