HR229: HR229 Jenkins, Colonel (Ret.) Christopher; occasion of his military retirement; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins, who served in the United States Army for 40 years before retiring on July 1, 2024. The text recounts his six overseas deployments, two domestic mobilizations, and various leadership roles including Platoon Leader, Company Commander, and Battalion Commander, along with his military awards such as the Bronze Star Medal. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes and congratulates Jenkins on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins for his 40 years of service in the United States Army.
• Congratulates Jenkins on his military retirement, effective July 1, 2024.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jenkins.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law change.

The resolution directly names and honors Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins. It does not impose obligations on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses; its only administrative effect is on the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of Jenkins's military career into the Georgia House's proceedings and provides him with a formal keepsake honoring his service.

• The whereas clauses describe Jenkins's 40-year Army career, six overseas deployments, two domestic mobilizations, and leadership positions held.
• The whereas clauses list his awards, including the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Meritorious Service Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters.
• The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Jenkins on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jenkins.

1. 2025-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)Primary sponsor
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)

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