Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1834: Cofer, Dorothy; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, March 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Cofer; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Cofer; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Cofer; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Dorothy "Dot" Cofer on February 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, Dorothy Cofer was born in Athens, Georgia, a beloved daughter of Charles Hamlin Tappan Jr. and Dorothy Florence Stone Tappan; and WHEREAS, she was blessed with two remarkable children, Rhonwyn and David; and WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Dorothy Cofer was an active member of Thomson First Methodist Church, where she served in the church's yearly medical missions to Honduras, conduced mini-health fairs to increase medical access in areas with limited services, as well as served on the church's health and welfare committee; and WHEREAS, Dorothy Cofer had a long and successful career in McDuffie County, Georgia, as the Extension Service Home Economist from 1969 until her retirement in 1996; and H. R. 1834 LC 129 1391 WHEREAS, among her many proud career achievements, one of the biggest was her annual McDuffie County Health Fair, where for over 42 years she coordinated almost volunteers; served between 500 and 700 participants, many of whom traveled from neighboring states to attend; and was recognized in 1991 by the World Health Organization as the top health fair in …
Sponsors
- Gary Richardson (R, 125) · primary sponsor
- Jackson, Mack (D, 128)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1834?
- HR1834 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Cofer, Dorothy; honoring the life and memory; condolences.
- What does HR1834 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Cofer; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1834?
- Passed both chambers as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1834?
- Gary Richardson (R, 125), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1834?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74336
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