HR2082: HR2082 Scott, Mrs. Thelma Crawford; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mrs. Thelma Crawford Scott, who was born in 1928 in Wilmot, Arkansas, and passed away on November 14, 2021. It recounts her early life, her marriage to Elbert Scott, her six children, and her lifelong faith beginning with her baptism at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Camden, Arkansas. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House honors her life and legacy and extends sympathy to her family. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life of Mrs. Thelma Crawford Scott and extends sympathy to her family.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Recites biographical details about Mrs. Scott's birth, family, faith, and death but makes no changes to Georgia law or funding.

This resolution directly names and affects the family of Mrs. Thelma Crawford Scott, including her surviving children, siblings, grandchildren, and other relatives, who will receive a copy of the resolution from the Clerk of the House.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical significance is that it creates an official public record honoring Mrs. Scott and provides her family a formal document commemorating her life through state government.

• The whereas clauses recount Mrs. Scott's birth in 1928, her marriage, her six children, and her death on November 14, 2021.
• The first resolving clause states the House honors her life and extends sympathy to her family and loved ones.
• The second 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)

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

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• condolences