HR467: HR467 Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives praises Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 to 19 that focuses on leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropy, and civic engagement for African-American youth. The resolution recounts the organization's founding in 1938 in Philadelphia and its growth to 262 chapters nationwide representing 50,000 families. It highlights Georgia's role in the Southeastern Region, naming the national president, a national legislative chair from Georgia, regional board members, and the presidents of each Georgia chapter. The resolution then formally commends the organization's work and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc., for its work supporting African-American youth development.
• Recounts the organization's 1938 founding history and its growth to 262 chapters and 50,000 families nationwide.
• Names Georgia-based leaders, including the National Legislative Chair and Georgia chapter presidents, for recognition.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., its national and regional leadership, its Georgia chapters and chapter presidents, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to formal recognition of the organization's community and youth development work and the distribution of a ceremonial copy to the group.

• The whereas clauses describe the organization's founding in 1938, its incorporation in Delaware, and its current size of 262 chapters and 50,000 families.
• The whereas clauses identify Georgia's Southeastern Region leadership, including the National President and National Legislative Chair, both tied to Georgia.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the organization and wish it continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

1. 2025-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

• community organizations
• youth development
• legislative commendation
• Georgia House resolutions