Georgia CommonsHR 1761: Fleming Foster, Ima Jean; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Ima Jean Fleming Foster, a longtime educator, and expresses the chamber's condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Ima Jean Fleming Foster, who died on March 1, 2026, describing her decades-long career as a teacher of History, French, and Social Science, her 20 years as a National Honor Society director, and her recognition as Teacher of the Year at multiple schools. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Ima Jean Fleming Foster.
- Recites biographical details of her life, including her 40-plus year career in education and her coaching work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a commemorative resolution only.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Ima Jean Fleming Foster, who will receive an official copy, and has symbolic relevance to the communities and schools where she taught and coached in Georgia and elsewhere.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it serves as an official public record of the Georgia House's recognition of an individual's life and contributions, providing her family with a formal document of remembrance from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution opens with a series of 'WHEREAS' clauses detailing Fleming Foster's birth, education, career, and personal qualities.
- The resolved clause states the House joins in honoring her memory and expresses regret at her passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Ima Jean Fleming Foster and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- education tribute