HR1996: HR1996 Harrison, Mr. Henry; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the life of Mr. Henry Harrison, who died on July 20 at age 100, and recounts his faith, family, and decades of service as a custodian with the Leon County School Board in Florida. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Harrison's family as a formal expression of the chamber's condolences.

• Formally recognizes the life and legacy of Mr. Henry Harrison, who died on July 20 at age 100.
• States the House's condolences to Mr. Harrison's family, including his wife, children, sisters, and extended relatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names Mr. Henry Harrison's family, including his wife Dorothy Harrison, his children, and his sisters. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but provides a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of Mr. Harrison's life and service, giving his family an official copy to keep as a token of recognition.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mr. Harrison's life, including his 100 years, his residence in Havana, Florida, and his membership at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.
• It notes his decades of work as a custodian with the Leon County School Board.
• It lists surviving family members, including his wife, five sons, four daughters, and four sisters.
• The resolved clause has the House formally honor his memory and extend condolences to his family.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the family.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

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

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• condolences