Georgia CommonsHR 1726: Jones, Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey; military retirement; commend
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones, a native of Oglethorpe, Georgia, on his retirement from the United States Navy.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones, a Navy veteran from Oglethorpe, Georgia, for his decades of military service, which included fleet assignments on numerous ships, shore duty postings including one in Kings Bay, Georgia, and graduation from several Navy leadership schools. The resolution lists his decorations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Achievement Medal, and formally congratulates him on his retirement. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Jones as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones for his career of service in the United States Navy.
- Congratulates Jones on his military retirement and extends the House's best wishes for his future health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Jones.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, state agencies, or businesses; its only administrative effect is a task for the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. Its practical effect is limited to a formal congressional-style tribute and a printed copy of the resolution given to Jones, marking public recognition of his military career by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Jones's Navy career, including fleet assignments aboard ships such as the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Bonhomme Richard, and shore duty in Kings Bay, Georgia and Yokosuka, Japan.
- The resolved clause formally commends Jones for his service and congratulates him on his retirement.
- The further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a distributable copy of the resolution for Jones.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones for his effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and this nation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)
Topics
- military commendation
- veterans
- Georgia House resolution
- Navy retirement