HR987: HR987 Trim, Jackie; grand occasion of his retirement; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Jackie Trim as he retires from his role as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners. It does not change any law; instead it formally commends Trim for his years of service to Tattnall County and the state of Georgia. The resolution recounts his service in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was wounded twice, and describes his continued dedication to his commissioner duties even while battling melanoma in 2019. The House resolves to commend him for his public service and extend best wishes, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jackie Trim for his service as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners.
• Congratulates Trim on his retirement and extends the House's best wishes for his health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jackie Trim.
• Recounts Trim's military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, including being wounded twice.

This resolution directly names and honors Jackie Trim, the retiring Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it creates an official state record honoring Trim's decades of public and military service as he retires from Tattnall County government.

• The whereas clauses describe Trim's service as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners and his Marine Corps service during the Vietnam War.
• The resolved clause commends Trim for his public service and congratulates him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Trim.

1. 2025-04-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (House)

• William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Tattnall County
• military service
• local government retirement