Georgia CommonsHR 1096: Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend
Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a national mothers' organization focused on youth leadership development, and honors its Georgia chapters and regional leaders.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a membership organization of mothers with children ages two through nineteen that promotes leadership development, volunteer service, and civic engagement among African-American youth. The resolution recounts the organization's founding in 1938 in Philadelphia, its 1946 incorporation in Delaware, its growth to 262 chapters nationwide, and the work of its philanthropic arm, the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. It highlights Georgia's role in the organization's Southeastern Region, naming regional leaders and the presidents of each Georgia chapter. The House formally commends the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the group.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc., on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recounts the organization's history, including its 1938 founding and 1946 incorporation in Delaware.
- Names Georgia's regional leaders and the presidents of each Georgia chapter of the organization.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Jack and Jill of America, Inc., its national and regional leadership, and the presidents of its Georgia chapters. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives public recognition from the Georgia legislature to a national youth-focused mothers' organization and its Georgia chapters, but it creates no new rights, funding, or requirements for anyone.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the organization's founding by Marion Stubbs Thomas on January 24, 1938, and its 1946 incorporation under Delaware law.
- It states the organization now has 262 chapters nationwide representing 50,000 families across seven regions.
- It notes the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. has distributed millions of dollars to communities since 1968.
- It lists Georgia's regional executive board members and the presidents of 20 named Georgia chapters.
- The resolving clauses commend the organization and direct the Clerk of the House to send it a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the outstanding work of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and extend sincere best wishes for the continued success of this invaluable organization”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Jack and Jill of America
- youth leadership
- Georgia House of Representatives