Georgia CommonsHR 1601: Walters, Dr. Jackie; commend
Last action March 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Jackie Walters, an OB-GYN and television personality, for her career in women's health, entrepreneurship, and cancer survivorship advocacy.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Jackie Walters, an OB-GYN best known for appearing on Bravo's Married to Medicine. It recounts her medical training, her work as a two-time breast cancer survivor, and her founding of the nonprofit 50 Shades of Pink, which focuses on early cancer detection and survivorship education for women. The resolution also notes her business ventures, including WOW Medi Spa, her book The Queen V, her Volition skincare products, and her workwear brand DUES. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Dr. Walters. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Jackie Walters for her career as an OB-GYN, author, and television personality.
- States the House's best wishes for her continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Walters.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Jackie Walters. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It does not alter any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone; its practical effect is limited to the House's public recognition of Dr. Walters and delivery of a commemorative copy to her.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Dr. Walters's medical career, breast cancer survivorship, and founding of the nonprofit 50 Shades of Pink.
- The resolved clause formally commends her for her career accomplishments and extends best wishes for continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Walters.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Jackie Walters for her many outstanding career accomplishments as well as extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- women's health
- breast cancer awareness
- Georgia House of Representatives