Rep. Jan Jones

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 6-10, 2025, as Georgia Pre-K Week to honor the state's early childhood education program. It recognizes the program's role in serving over 73,000 children annually across all 159 counties, highlighting its national ranking and impact on school readiness. The resolution does not create new policies, allocate funds, or change program requirements - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the program's achievements and educators. It follows annual recognition efforts by Voices for Georgia's Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard L. Jackson, recipient of the 2025 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Ann Cramer Lifetime Achievement Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 709, approved May 7, 2024, so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that formally recognizes the Georgia Beverage Association for its recycling initiatives. It specifically commends the Association's "Made to be Remade" program, which focuses on education, infrastructure improvements, and creating 100% recyclable beverage containers. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it is a non-binding expression of support. It directly affects the Georgia Beverage Association by honoring their efforts, with no impact on state regulations or the public.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 26, 2025, as "Charter Schools Day" at Georgia's state capitol to symbolically recognize charter schools. It does not create new policies or funding; instead, it formally acknowledges Georgia's 96 charter schools, their 65,000 enrolled students, and their role in serving communities across all 159 counties. The resolution cites a Stanford study showing charter school students outperforming peers in reading and math, and notes 21,000 students remain on charter school waitlists. The House adopted it to honor charter school educators and leaders, directing the Clerk to distribute copies to the Georgia Charter Schools Association and media.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically honors Delta Air Lines for reaching its 100th anniversary (founded March 2, 1925, as Huff Daland Dusters, now a major airline with 100,000 employees). It recognizes Delta's historical ties to Georgia - including employing 36,000 Georgians, operating Atlanta as its hub, and connecting 7 Georgia cities - without creating new laws or policies. The bill is purely commemorative, with no concrete policy changes or financial impact. It was unanimously adopted by the House on February 26, 2025, as a ceremonial gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 365), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) on the 125th anniversary of its founding (1900). The resolution recognizes GAM's historical role as a unifying voice for Georgia's manufacturing industry, which employs 435,000 people and contributes $77.2 billion to the state economy annually. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond the symbolic recognition.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia State University College of Law for being a paragon of excellence in clinical legal education in and beyond the State of Georgia and commending its respective clinics for their towering accomplishments; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (not a law) commending Student Leadership NORTH, a youth leadership program in Johns Creek, Roswell, and Alpharetta. It recognizes the organization for developing high school students through a two-year program at specific schools (including Centennial, Chattahoochee, and Alpharetta High Schools), noting its success in preparing students for top colleges. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it simply offers formal recognition and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the organization. It directly affects Student Leadership NORTH as the recipient of the commendation.

Maddy summaryHR 259 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally commend Dr. Mike Looney, the superintendent of Fulton County Schools and recipient of Georgia's 2024 Superintendent of the Year award. It recognizes his leadership in overseeing 87,000 students across 104 schools, managing pandemic recovery efforts, and implementing initiatives like the "Bridge to Success" plan that improved graduation rates and academic outcomes. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic honor, with no new requirements or funding changes for Dr. Looney or the district.