Georgia CommonsHR 1255: Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home; occasion of its 100th Anniversary; recognize
Last action February 5, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home of Tifton on its 100th anniversary as a Black family-owned business serving Tift County and surrounding areas.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the 100th anniversary of Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home in Tifton, Tift County. The resolution recounts the funeral home's history, founded in 1925 by Frank Thomas Nixon and Reverend Jake Parson, later joined by Matt Wilson, and eventually passed down through three generations of the Nixon family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends and congratulates the Nixon family and the funeral home for a century of service to families in Tift County and the surrounding region, and for their broader civic and community contributions. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the funeral home as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home and the Nixon family on their business's 100th anniversary.
- Recounts the funeral home's founding history in Tifton in 1925 and its ownership changes over three generations.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the funeral home.
- Carries no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, since it is a ceremonial recognition only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home and members of the Nixon family, including Frank T. Nixon, Solomon Nixon Sr. and Jr., Ann Lovett Nixon, and Ronald Keith Nixon. It also reflects on the funeral home's longtime service to families in Tift County and surrounding Georgia communities.
Why it matters
While the resolution has no legal or financial effect, it provides official state recognition of a century-old, family-owned Black business in Tifton, documenting its history and community role in the Georgia House's official record.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) details the funeral home's 1925 founding as Nixon and Parson Undertaking Co. and its later name changes.
- The preamble lists the licensed funeral directors and embalmers across three generations of the Nixon family who ran the business.
- The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate the Nixon family and funeral home and wish them continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the funeral home.
From the bill
“Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home has remained a proud family-owned and operated business for 100 years”
“achieving a 100-year milestone as a family-owned business is a rare and noteworthy accomplishment that reflects perseverance, strong leadership, and the enduring support of the community it serves”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Tifton Georgia
- Black-owned business
- funeral home
- Tift County