SR325: SR325 Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 to 19 that focuses on youth leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropy, and civic engagement. The text recounts the organization's founding in 1938 in Philadelphia by Marion Stubbs Thomas, its growth to 262 chapters and 50,000 families nationwide, and the work of its philanthropic arm, the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. The resolution specifically highlights Georgia's role in the Southeastern Region, naming the national president, the national legislative chair, regional board members, and the presidents of each Georgia chapter. It closes by having the Senate commend the organization and directing the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.

• Formally commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc. on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its leadership development and community service work.
• Recites the organization's history, founding, and growth into 262 chapters representing 50,000 families nationwide.
• Names Georgia-based national and regional leaders, including the National President and National Legislative Chair, along with regional board members.
• Lists each Georgia chapter and its chapter president by name.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

The resolution directly names and honors Jack and Jill of America, Inc., its national and regional leadership, and the presidents of its Georgia chapters. It has no regulatory or financial effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a binding law, so it does not change any rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to a formal expression of recognition from the Georgia Senate and a copy of the resolution being delivered to the organization.

• The whereas clauses describe the founding of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. in 1938 and its incorporation in Delaware after a 1946 national restructuring.
• The whereas clauses note the organization's current scope: 262 chapters, 50,000 families, and seven regions, including Georgia's place in the Southeastern Region.
• The whereas clauses list Georgia's national leaders and each Georgia chapter with its president.
• The resolving clause has the Senate commend the organization and wish it continued success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

1. 2025-03-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)

• commendation resolution
• Jack and Jill of America
• Georgia Senate
• youth organizations
• civic recognition