Georgia CommonsHR 1689: Flowers, Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan; commend
Last action March 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers of Hinesville for over 60 years of teaching, counseling, and community service in Liberty County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers, a longtime resident of Hinesville and Liberty County, for her decades of work as a teacher, guidance counselor, and community volunteer. The resolution recounts her history, including moving to Hinesville in 1963, becoming the first white teacher to integrate the faculty of Liberty County High School in 1966, later earning a master's degree and working as a counselor at Fort Stewart and as a college professor, and receiving a Trail Blazer Award in 2011. The House resolves to recognize and commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to give her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers for her career in teaching, counseling, and community service in Liberty County.
- States the House's praise for her role in integrating the faculty of Liberty County High School in 1966.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Flowers.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives on behalf of Hinesville and Liberty County residents.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic tribute. Its significance is personal and civic, publicly recording the Georgia House's appreciation for one resident's decades of teaching and community involvement.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mrs. Flowers' biography, including her 1963 arrival in Hinesville and her 1966 role integrating the Liberty County High School faculty.
- The resolving clause states that the House recognizes and commends Mrs. Flowers and extends wishes for her future health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mrs. Flowers.
From the bill
“in 1966, Mrs. Flowers made history by volunteering to become the first white teacher to integrate the faculty of Liberty County High School”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers for her many outstanding contributions on behalf of her fellow citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
- Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Liberty County
- education history
- Hinesville community