SR 500 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Jones, Jamila "Mary Ethel Dozier"; condolences

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 500) honoring Jamila "Mary Ethel Dozier" Jones, a civil rights activist and community leader. It recognizes her lifelong contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including her early involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, her role in voter registration campaigns, and her work founding community programs in Atlanta. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to her family. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
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