Georgia CommonsHR 1223: Newnan Junior Service League; 100th anniversary; recognize
Last action February 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the Newnan Junior Service League for 100 years of volunteer work in Coweta County, congratulating the group and directing that a copy be shared with it.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Newnan Junior Service League (NJSL), a women's volunteer organization founded in 1926, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The resolution describes the group's history, including its roughly 70 current members and more than 350 alumni, its yearly support for local nonprofit projects, its community events such as Christmas in Newnan and the Annual Can-A-Thon, and its scholarship awards to students at Coweta County high schools. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the NJSL on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Newnan Junior Service League on its 100th anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recites the organization's history, membership numbers, and community service activities as findings of the House.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Newnan Junior Service League.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Newnan Junior Service League, its members and alumni, and mentions Hope Global as this year's grant recipient along with students at East Coweta High, Newnan High School, and Northgate High School who receive NJSL scholarships.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to formal recognition by the Georgia House and a printed copy given to the organization, marking its century of local volunteer service in Coweta County.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe NJSL's founding in 1926, its 70 current members and over 350 alumni, and its mission of service in Coweta County.
- Notes NJSL's 2025 grant recipient, Hope Global, which will use funds to build an art room for underserved children.
- Cites NJSL's Annual Can-A-Thon, which collected 200,000 cans in its 42nd year, and the Christmas in Newnan program.
- States NJSL awarded 10 college scholarships totaling $20,000 in 2025 to students from three Coweta County high schools.
- Resolves that the House congratulates NJSL on its 100th anniversary and wishes it continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate the Newnan Junior Service League upon its 100th anniversary and extend best wishes for its continued growth and success”
“founded in 1926, this prestigious organization, comprised of 70 current members and more that 350 alumni, will be celebrating 100 years of impact in Coweta County”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
Topics
- Coweta County
- commemorative resolution
- volunteer organizations
- Newnan Junior Service League