HR984: HR984 Green, Janel Jeras; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life of Janel Jeras Green, who passed away on November 2, 2023. It recounts her background, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1968, her marriage to Robert Sanders Green Sr., and her son Sanders Jr., and describes her work founding the Georgia Alliance for Social Justice, helping organize the March For Our Lives event, and marching with Congressman John Lewis. The resolution's operative language has the House formally join in honoring her memory and express regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Janel Jeras Green and expresses regret at her passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Green's family.
• Recites biographical details about Green's life, family, and civic and social justice work as the basis for the honor.

The resolution directly names Janel Jeras Green's family, including her son Sanders Jr., as recipients of the honor, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the document.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a ceremonial gesture. Its practical result is that Green's family receives an official copy of the House's tribute recognizing her civic and social justice contributions in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe Green's birth, family, marriage, and advocacy work, including founding the Georgia Alliance for Social Justice and helping organize the March For Our Lives event.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

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

• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)Primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)

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• Georgia House of Representatives
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