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title: HR 1154. Jones, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins; honoring the life and memory; condolences
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date: 2026-01-28
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bill_number: HR 1154
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-28
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Al Williams
  - Buddy DeLoach
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  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Riceboro Georgia
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# HR 1154. Jones, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins; honoring the life and memory; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 1154
By: Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones on January 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones was born on November 6, 1934, a beloved daughter
of Josh Wilkins Sr. and Annie King Wilkins; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones was an active
member of True Born Church of Christ Deliverance Center, Inc., in Riceboro, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband of 70 years, Randolph Jones
Sr., and was blessed with seven remarkable children, Aundry, Randolph Jr., Deborah, Ricky,
Danny, Vonciel, and Edward; 17 wonderful grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to
her family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,
she made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones will long
be remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all
who had the great fortune of knowing her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins
Jones and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones of Riceboro, who died on January 18, 2026, and offers condolences to her family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones, a Riceboro, Georgia resident born on November 6, 1934. It recounts her life, her 70 year marriage to Randolph Jones Sr., her seven children, 17 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren, and her membership in True Born Church of Christ Deliverance Center, Inc.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House of Representatives express sympathy and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

### What it does

- Formally expresses the House of Representatives' regret over the death of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones on January 18, 2026.
- Recites biographical details about her family, faith, and community involvement in Riceboro, Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly affects the family of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones, including her husband, seven children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, providing formal public recognition and a keepsake document for the family of a Riceboro resident who has died.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's first resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor Mrs. Jones's life and express regret at her passing.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: Al Williams, Buddy DeLoach
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72574

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