HR1923: HR1923 Manual, Sister Bessie Mae (Harrison); honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Sister Bessie Mae (Harrison) Manuel, who was born in 1930 in Gadsden County, Florida, and lived a life centered on her faith, family, and church community. It recounts her education in the Gadsden County Public School System, her lifelong membership at Hopewell A.M.E. Church, her 1948 marriage to George Manuel, Sr., and the four children she raised. The resolution formally states that the House honors her life and legacy and extends the sympathy of the chamber to her surviving children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and extended family. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement.

• Formally honors the life and legacy of Sister Bessie Mae (Harrison) Manuel on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States that her memory and legacy will continue through her family and community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Recounts biographical details including her birth, education, marriage, children, and church membership, but creates no new legal requirements.

This resolution directly affects the family of Sister Bessie Mae (Harrison) Manuel, including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and extended relatives, who receive a formal copy of the resolution. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the document.

For the family and community of Sister Bessie Mae (Harrison) Manuel, this resolution provides a formal, public acknowledgment from the state legislature of her life and the impact she had on those around her, along with a keepsake copy for the family.

• The resolution recites biographical background on Sister Bessie Mae (Harrison) Manuel, including her birth in Gadsden County, Florida, her education, marriage, and children.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor her life and legacy.
• A further resolving clause states her memory and legacy will continue through her family and community.
• A final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to her family.

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

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor

• memorial resolution
• condolences
• Georgia House of Representatives