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title: HR 1689. Flowers, Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan; commend
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date: 2026-03-12
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status_date: 2026-03-12
last_action: House Read and Adopted
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  - Al Williams
  - Buddy DeLoach
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  - ceremonial resolution
  - Liberty County
  - education history
  - Hinesville community
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# HR 1689. Flowers, Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1689
By: Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers has been a beloved resident of Hinesville
and Liberty County for more than 60 years, dedicating her life and career to teaching,
counseling, and service to this community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Flowers first came to Hinesville in 1963 with her husband, the late J.
Sidney Flowers, Liberty County native and long-time state court solicitor, and their two
young daughters, beginning her teaching career at the Bradwell Institute; and
WHEREAS, in 1966, Mrs. Flowers made history by volunteering to become the first white
teacher to integrate the faculty of Liberty County High School, courageously bridging
divides and investing her heart in the success of her students while sponsoring the school
newspaper, yearbook, and drama program; and
WHEREAS, following the consolidation of Liberty County High School and the Bradwell
Institute, Mrs. Flowers returned to the Bradwell Institute with the perspective, compassion,
and diplomacy needed to unite students from both schools, teaching English with distinction
and encouragement; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Flowers advanced her education, earning a masters degree, and went on
to serve as a high school guidance counselor, a licensed professional counselor in the State
of Georgia, an elementary school counselor at Fort Stewart, and later a college professor, all
while encouraging and guiding generations of young people; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Flowers' lifelong contributions to the community were recognized in 2011
when the Liberty County Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Association presented her with
the Trail Blazer Award for her outstanding service to the citizens of Liberty County; and
WHEREAS, beyond her professional career, Mrs. Flowers has remained a faithful and active
volunteer in many organizations, including First Presbyterian and Allenhurst Presbyterian
churches, CASA, Taylors Creek Cemetery Association, retired teacher associations, and local
festivals and historical celebrations; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Flowers' legacy of mentorship, compassion, and leadership has touched
countless lives, with former students and community members continuing to express their
gratitude for the lasting difference she has made.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers for
her many outstanding contributions on behalf of her fellow citizens and extend best wishes
for future health and happiness.
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 Mrs.
Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers of Hinesville for over 60 years of teaching, counseling, and community service in Liberty County.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-12)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-12)
- Sponsors: Al Williams, Buddy DeLoach
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74071

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1689.md?full=1