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

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the members of this body pause to honor and remember the life of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of her family, community, and state; and WHEREAS, Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington was born on May 16, 1936, in the Goodyear Mill Village in Atco, Georgia, the third of four children born to Tom Ennis of North Carolina and Minnie Clyde Ennis of Barneswille, Georgia; and WHEREAS, after her parents' divorce when she was a young girl, Becky returned with her mother and sister to Barnesville, Georgia, where early hardship shaped in her a quiet strength, humility, resilience, and dignity that defined her character throughout her life; and WHEREAS, upon graduating high school, Becky moved to Atlanta to pursue opportunity and independence, beginning a career marked by diligence, integrity, and service in payroll, taxes, and administrative leadership, including work at Hartford Insurance, JCPenney, DeKalb County government, and later the Georgia State Capitol; and H. R. 2079 LC 129 9046 WHEREAS, on June 17, 1955, at the age of 19, Becky married the love of her life, Joe Boy Arrington, beginning a sacred union that endured for seventy years and stood as a living testament …

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Sponsors

• Viola Davis (D, 87) · primary sponsor
• Karla Drenner (D, 85)
• Billy Mitchell (D, 88)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, 95)
• Mary Oliver (D, 84)
• Sandra Scott (D, 76)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 31, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 31, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR2079?

HR2079 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Arrington, Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis; honoring the life and legacy; condolences.

What does HR2079 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR2079?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HR2079?

Viola Davis (D, 87), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR2079?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74680