Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1478: Ricchiuti, Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, February 25, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti on January 29, 2026; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti was born on November 1, 1943, in Scotland, a beloved beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and matriarch; and WHEREAS, she was a devoted and loyal wife and mother who built a home filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support, and was known for challenging those around her to be better people, not through force, but through example, grace, and steadfast belief in them; and WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband, Joseph Robert "Bob" Ricchiuti, and was blessed with one remarkable child, Robert "Bobby" Ricchiuti; and H. R. 1478 LC 129 1249 WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; and WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she made this world a better place in which to live; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- John Carson (R, 46) · primary sponsor
- Sandy Donatucci (R, 105)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1478?
- HR1478 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Ricchiuti, Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie; honoring the life and memory; condolences.
- What does HR1478 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1478?
- Passed both chambers as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1478?
- John Carson (R, 46), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1478?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73668
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