Rep. Edna Jackson

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) for its 198 years of service as a trusted news source for African Americans. It recognizes the NNPA’s role in supporting over 200 Black-owned newspapers and media companies, serving 27+ million weekly readers, and celebrating its 2025 convention in Savannah, Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or communities - it is purely symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 988 is a commemorative resolution recognizing The Savannah Tribune, a newspaper founded in 1875 by African American leaders that has operated continuously for 150 years (with brief pauses). The resolution celebrates its historical role as one of the first African American-owned newspapers in the U.S., highlighting its coverage of civil rights issues and community advocacy during segregation and Jim Crow eras. It formally commends the Tribune's legacy of uplifting African Americans through journalism and directs the House Clerk to share the resolution with its publisher, Shirley Barber James. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Joan Quaterman's retirement. It formally recognizes her 52 years of service with Savannah's Leisure Services Bureau, particularly her work managing Hull Park recreation programs and distributing meals through the city's summer lunch program. The resolution, passed by the Georgia House of Representatives, commends her dedication to children's welfare and community service. It has no policy impact or financial effect - it is solely a ceremonial expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends Savannah Feed the Hungry for providing over 1.5 million meals since 2009 and operating community programs like the Empowerment Center, which assists with homeownership and education. It honors the organization’s work serving 50,000+ people annually across Georgia and South Carolina through symbolic recognition, not policy changes. The resolution has no legal effect or new funding; it simply expresses the House’s appreciation via a formal written commendation.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Savannah State University men's basketball team for winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham County Recreation Authority, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4281), so as to abolish the current authority memberships; to provide for new board membership; to provide terms of office; to revise quorum requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 607 is a non-binding resolution congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, on its 150th anniversary. It recognizes the hospital's founding in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy and its long-standing role as a community-focused healthcare provider serving Southeast Georgia. The resolution formally honors the hospital's history of medical care, community outreach programs (like the Good Samaritan Clinic), and its affiliation with Candler Hospital. This symbolic gesture has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses legislative support for the hospital's anniversary.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 539) names a specific bridge in Chatham County, Georgia - the structure at the intersection of Interstate 95/State Route 405 and State Route 204/Fort Argyle Road - as the "Nolan S. Smith, Jr. Bridge." It directs Georgia’s Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the bridge dedication. The bill is purely commemorative, honoring Nolan S. Smith, Jr., a University of Georgia football standout and NFL player, with no policy changes or direct impacts on citizens beyond the bridge naming.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Catherine Hardrick for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 524 is a symbolic resolution recognizing "Kumbaya" (originally "Come by Here") as the Gullah Geechee Anthem, honoring its cultural significance to the Gullah Geechee people of the Sea Islands. The resolution highlights the song's origins in Georgia, its 1926 preservation in the Gullah dialect, and its role as Georgia's first state historical song. It formally acknowledges the Gullah Geechee community's contributions to American folk music and cultural heritage without creating new laws or obligations. As a non-binding resolution, it serves solely to recognize historical and cultural importance, not to alter policies or affect specific individuals.