HR636: HR636 Jones, Carol Renee; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Carol Renee Jones, a veteran who served 20 years with the United States Army, including four years of active duty and 16 years in the Army Reserves. It also notes her 45 years of total federal service, most notably as a Financial Operations Specialist in the Office of Grants Management, where she worked on federal grants oversight. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of her service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Carol Renee Jones for 45 years of federal public service.
• States that the House of Representatives honors her 20 years of service in the United States Army, including active duty and Army Reserve time.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Jones.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Jones for continued health and success.

The resolution directly names and honors Carol Renee Jones, a veteran and federal employee. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to an official, documented tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives to an individual for her military and federal service career.

• The whereas clauses describe Jones' 20 years in the United States Army (4 years active duty, 16 years Army Reserves) and 45 years of total federal service.
• The resolving clause formally commends Jones for her public service to Georgia and the nation and wishes her continued health and success.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Jones.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)

• veterans
• military service
• House resolution
• commendation