Rep. Edna Jackson

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the City of Savannah and Mayor Van R. Johnson for winning the 2025 Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health & Sustainability Award. The award recognizes Savannah's "Mayor on the Move: Healthy Savannah Kids Club" program, which uses a passport system to engage middle school students and families in activities across seven health domains (physical, emotional, social, etc.). The program was highlighted by the American Beverage Foundation for its community-focused approach to youth wellness and obesity prevention. As a formal commendation, the resolution does not create new policy or affect legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution designating February 11, 2025, as "Omega Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It recognizes the fraternity's founding at Howard University in 1911, its global membership (over 250,000 members), and its local impact in Georgia, including its headquarters in DeKalb County and service programs like youth mentoring and scholarships. The resolution has no policy changes or funding implications - it solely expresses legislative recognition of the fraternity's history and community contributions. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new obligations or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 153), not a substantive bill. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and honors the life of Helen Marie Richardson Louis, a longtime Atlanta Public Schools educator and community leader who passed away. The resolution formally recognizes her 37-year career in education, her service with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, her faith community involvement, and her family legacy. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her family but contains no policy changes or direct impact on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her community service. It recognizes her roles as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder of the My Sister's Keeper Foundation, author of books on self-care, and advocate for women's wellness. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it simply symbolically commends her contributions through House recognition. It was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 142 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiovascular physician at Emory University and Grady Hospital, for her work improving healthcare equity in underserved communities. The resolution specifically commends her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, her international volunteer work in Uganda and Mauritania, and her focus on preventing heart disease in marginalized populations. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally honors her professional contributions through a House of Representatives resolution. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025, and directs a copy to be sent to Dr. Walker.

Maddy summaryHR 143 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Jayne Morgan, a Georgia-based leader in women's health and AI, for her professional contributions. It formally commends her work as vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart, her advocacy for clinical trial representation, media expertise, and leadership in healthcare initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's recognition through a formal statement and will be distributed to Dr. Morgan. As a symbolic gesture with no binding provisions, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commemorating Great Dane's 125th anniversary. It formally congratulates the Savannah, Georgia-based company for founding in 1900 and highlights its historical contributions to transportation, including developing the first refrigerated trailers and supplying military trailers during WWII. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it simply expresses legislative recognition through a ceremonial vote. It was adopted by the House on January 17, 2025, with no further action required.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 112 years of service and recognizing January 13, 2025, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Founders Day; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating Representative Rhonda Burnough on her 50th Anniversary as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; and for other purposes.