Georgia CommonsHR 1725: Brown, Fannie; commend
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Fannie Brown of Palmetto, Georgia, congratulating her on turning 100 years old and commending her decades of community and church service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Fannie Brown, a resident of Palmetto, Georgia, who was born on March 11, 1926 and is celebrating her 100th birthday. The resolution recounts her life, including more than 30 years of service as financial secretary of J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, which she helped found, and praises her character and contributions to her family and community. The resolution formally commends and congratulates her and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for presentation to her. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a statement of recognition adopted by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Fannie Brown for her service to her family and the Palmetto community.
- Congratulates her on reaching her 100th birthday.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Fannie Brown, a 100-year-old resident of Palmetto, Georgia, and references her church, J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, along with her family and community in the area.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the state legislature to a Palmetto resident's 100th birthday and long record of community and church involvement.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Fannie Brown's biography, including her birth date, founding role at J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, and 30-plus years as its financial secretary.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend her, congratulate her on her 100th birthday, and wish her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her an official copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“she is a founding member of J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, where she served her fellow congregants with faithful devotion for more than 30 years as the financial secretary”
“the members of this body commend Fannie Brown for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and community”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Palmetto Georgia
- centenarian
- community service