--- title: HR 1634. Thomas, Jody; distinguished leadership and service; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1634 cite_as: HR 1634, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1634 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1634.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1634/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73969 date: 2026-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1633.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1635.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1634.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1634 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-06 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Sandra Scott - Kim Schofield - Viola Davis - Rhonda Burnough - Sheila Jones text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1634/2025 upstream_id: 2130689 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - women in public service - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 1634. Thomas, Jody; distinguished leadership and service; commend ## Text House Resolution 1634 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Burnough of the 77th, and Jones of the 60th A RESOLUTION Honoring Jody Thomas for her distinguished leadership and service; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Jody Thomas has faithfully served as Executive Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) since December 2013, providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and steadfast management in alignment with the mission and goals established by its Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, under her exceptional stewardship, NFWL has experienced strengthened policy development, expanded programming, enhanced communications, responsible financial management, and successful fundraising initiatives-ensuring the long-term stability, sustainability, and growth of the organization; and WHEREAS, at a pivotal time when the future of NFWL was uncertain, Jody Thomas demonstrated courage, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, working hand in hand with the Board of Directors to secure a strong and hopeful path forward for women legislators nationwide; and WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, she has been a tireless champion of bipartisan cooperation, consistently encouraging leaders to rise above party divisions in order to advance sound public policy, strengthen civic discourse, and serve the greater good of the American people; and WHEREAS, her leadership cultivated a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment within NFWL's membership and executive leadership, reflecting her belief that representation, respect, and collaboration are the cornerstones of effective governance; and WHEREAS, with more than 30 years of distinguished service in public affairs and government relations, Ms. Thomas has held numerous prominent positions, including National Finance Director for two presidential campaigns, partner in a public affairs firm, fundraiser and political director for Congressman J. C. Watts, and appointee of President George W. Bush as Director of Public Liaison for the Office of Personnel Management; and WHEREAS, beyond her professional accomplishments, Jody Thomas is widely respected as a trusted advisor, mentor, and friend to countless women leaders across the nation, offering guidance, encouragement, and wisdom to those navigating public service and government relations; and WHEREAS, her legacy is defined not only by measurable organizational success, but by the relationships she nurtured, the leaders she developed, and the bipartisan spirit she consistently modeled. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Jody Thomas as a woman who stands among the very best in leadership-an architect of opportunity, a guardian of institutional excellence, and a steadfast champion for women in public service across the United States. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that her dedication to empowering women legislators, strengthening bipartisan collaboration, and ensuring the continued success of the National Foundation for Women Legislators shall serve as an enduring example of principled leadership and service. 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 Jody Thomas. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jody Thomas, longtime Executive Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators, for her leadership and service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Jody Thomas, who has served as Executive Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators since December 2013, praising her leadership, fundraising, and work fostering bipartisan cooperation among women legislators nationwide. The resolution recounts her more than 30 years in public affairs and government relations, including roles as a presidential campaign finance director and an appointee of President George W. Bush. It formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Jody Thomas for her leadership as Executive Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators since 2013. - States that her dedication to empowering women legislators and bipartisan collaboration shall serve as an example of principled leadership. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jody Thomas. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Jody Thomas. It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to her. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, spend state funds, or impose requirements on anyone. Its significance is symbolic, serving as a formal, public statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Thomas's tenure since December 2013 leading the National Foundation for Women Legislators and her prior career in public affairs and government relations. - The resolving clause commends Thomas as a leader in public service on behalf of the House of Representatives. - A further resolving clause states her example of leadership and bipartisan collaboration should endure. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jody Thomas. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-06) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield, Viola Davis, Rhonda Burnough, Sheila Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73969 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1634.md?full=1