SR364: SR364 Jordan, Denise; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Denise Jordan, who began working for the City of Gainesville in 1990 and became city clerk in 2000, for her career of public service as she retires. The resolution details her accomplishments, including modernizing city record-keeping, helping recodify Gainesville's local laws, creating a city archive, and earning leadership honors within the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Jordan as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Denise Jordan for her 35 years of service to the City of Gainesville, including 25 years as city clerk.
• Congratulates Jordan on her retirement and extends the Senate's best wishes for her health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jordan.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no binding legal effect.

This resolution directly names and honors Denise Jordan, the retiring Gainesville city clerk. It also references the City of Gainesville, the Gainesville Police Department, the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association, and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks as institutions tied to her career.

The resolution has no effect on Georgia law or policy; it is a public, formal statement of appreciation. For Jordan, it serves as an official record of recognition from the state Senate marking the end of a long municipal government career.

• The whereas clauses recount Jordan's 35-year career with the City of Gainesville, starting in the police department and rising to city clerk in 2000.
• The resolution credits her with modernizing city processes, recodifying Gainesville's Code of Ordinances, and creating a city archive.
• It notes her leadership roles in the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association and her Master Municipal Clerk and Athenian Dialogue Facilitator designations.
• The resolving clause formally commends her service and congratulates her retirement.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Jordan.

1. 2025-03-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-06Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)Primary sponsor
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)

• Gainesville city government
• municipal clerks
• legislative recognition
• retirement honor