HR528: HR528 Jeter, Reverend Shivern L.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Reverend Shivern L. Jeter, an Associate Minister at The Historic Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers and a Housing Support Coordinator for View Point Health. The resolution highlights her 28 years as a foster parent and her role as founder and executive director of Foster Care Friends, Inc., a nonprofit serving foster, adoption, kinship, and homeless communities, which turns 11 years old on April 1, 2025. The resolution also notes her service on the Department of Family and Children Services Executive Board, as an Advisory Chaplain at Rockdale Piedmont Hospital, a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Rockdale County, an Assistant Chaplain at the Rockdale Sheriff's Department, and a Council Board Member for Rockdale County Public Schools. It directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Reverend Shivern L. Jeter for her public service and community leadership in Georgia.
• Congratulates her and Foster Care Friends, Inc. on the nonprofit's 11th anniversary of service to foster, adoption, kinship, and homeless families.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Jeter.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor passed by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors Reverend Shivern L. Jeter, her church, and her nonprofit Foster Care Friends, Inc. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses beyond this individual recognition.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the General Assembly's formal recognition on record for a local foster care advocate's decades of volunteer and professional service in Rockdale County.

• The whereas clauses describe Reverend Jeter's roles, including Associate Minister, Housing Support Coordinator, and 28-year foster parent.
• The resolution notes Foster Care Friends, Inc. will mark its 11th anniversary on April 1, 2025.
• The resolving clause formally commends her and extends congratulations and well wishes.
• A final clause directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to Reverend Jeter.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor

• foster care
• community recognition
• Rockdale County
• House resolution