HR673: HR673 Jones, Clifford Walker, Sr.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Clifford Walker Jones Sr. of Hartwell, Georgia, who turned 100, recounting his birth in 1925, his marriage of 59 years to his wife Claudie, his World War II service in the Army's Infantry Division including the Battle of the Bulge, and his decades of membership at New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church. The resolution formally commends him for his service to his family, community, and church, congratulates him on his 100th birthday, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to him.

• Formally commends Clifford Walker Jones Sr. for his service to his family, community, and church.
• Congratulates him on reaching his 100th birthday.
• Extends the House's best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution names and honors one individual, Clifford Walker Jones Sr. of Hartwell, Georgia, along with his family, his church community at New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, spend state money, or create any ongoing obligation. Its practical effect is a formal, public tribute and a keepsake copy presented to Jones and his family.

• The whereas clauses recount Jones's birth in Hartwell in 1925, his marriage, and his World War II service in the Battle of the Bulge.
• The resolving clause has the House commend, congratulate, and extend well wishes to Jones on his 100th birthday.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jones.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)Primary sponsor

• commemorative resolution
• World War II veterans
• Hartwell Georgia
• centenarians