Rep. Sheila Jones

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on the occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary. The measure acknowledges his leadership at Destiny World Church and highlights various community initiatives he has established over the past three decades, including educational programs and youth mentorship efforts. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the pastor as a gesture of appreciation for his service. This type of legislative action serves as a ceremonial honor rather than implementing new policy or affecting public programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution recognizing Soha Subramanian, a seventh-grade student from Georgia's House District 60. It formally acknowledges her academic achievements, debate accomplishments, and participation in Model United Nations activities. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Subramanian as a gesture of appreciation. This type of bill does not change laws or policy but serves to honor an individual's contributions to their community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes and praises the U.S. United Pageant System, an organization founded in 2003 by Marchia Mickens. The resolution highlights the group's mission to promote health, fitness, and community achievement among women, young ladies, and men, with a focus on breast cancer awareness and research. It directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the organization as a gesture of official appreciation. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the organization's work.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of Tasso Knight, a distinguished Georgia citizen who passed away on October 14, 2025. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a labor leader who worked with unions to advocate for workers' rights and mentored many future public servants. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to Knight's family and authorizes the distribution of a copy of the resolution to them. The measure is a commemorative action with no policy changes or legislative requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally honors Jody Thomas for her distinguished leadership and service to the National Foundation for Women Legislators. It recognizes her tenure as Executive Director since 2013 and highlights her contributions to policy development, organizational stability, and bipartisan cooperation among women legislators. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the House of Representatives. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Jody Thomas as a record of the House's recognition of her work.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Morehouse Boxing Club for its achievements and contributions. It directly affects the Morehouse Boxing Club, a student organization at Morehouse College that promotes discipline, fitness, and mentorship among young people. The resolution highlights the club's historic milestone of becoming the first Historically Black College or University to win at the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association National Tournament. It also acknowledges the club's mission to provide positive alternatives for youth through boxing and its efforts to secure scholarship opportunities for student athletes. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute a copy of this resolution to the club.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to increase public awareness about the disease and its symptoms. The resolution highlights that ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths in women and notes that approximately 80 percent of cases are detected at an advanced stage due to the lack of a reliable early detection test. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain, and addresses disparities in diagnosis and survival rates among different populations. The bill directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press to support awareness efforts.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Shelia Edwards for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a section of State Route 139 in Fulton County as the Victoria Travis Jackson Memorial Highway to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Victoria Travis Jackson. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the renamed highway and directs the House Clerk to share copies of the resolution with Jackson's family and the transportation department. The bill recognizes Jackson's contributions to civil rights, education reform, and social justice in Georgia, particularly her role in dismantling racial segregation and improving school resources for underserved communities. This is a commemorative measure that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge Jackson's historical significance.

A RESOLUTION honoring the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union upon 141 years of service to the Baptist churches and community; and for other purposes.