HR2079: HR2079 Arrington, Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it formally recognizes the life of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, who was born in 1936 near Atco, Georgia, worked for decades in payroll and administrative roles including at DeKalb County government and the Georgia State Capitol, and died on December 22, 2025 at age 89. The resolution recounts her upbringing, her seventy-year marriage to Joe Boy Arrington, her career, and her community involvement through baking and neighborly generosity. It resolves that the House honors her life and service and extends sympathy to her family, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally recognizes and honors the life and service of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Extends the House's official condolences to her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to her family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who receive an official copy from the Clerk of the House.

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia General Assembly of an individual's life and contributions, and gives her family a formal keepsake documenting that recognition.

• The whereas clauses recount her birth in 1936 in Atco, Georgia, her upbringing in Barnesville, and her decades-long career including work at DeKalb County government and the Georgia State Capitol.
• The resolving clause states the House honors her life, service, and memory and extends sympathy to her family.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)Primary sponsor
• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• DeKalb County
• legislative tribute