--- title: HR 1803. Jones, Mamie G.; honoring the life and memory; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1803 cite_as: HR 1803, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1803 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1803.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1803/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74284 date: 2026-03-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Jones, Mamie G.; honoring the life and memory; condolences ## Text House Resolution 1803 By: Representative Scott of the 76th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Mamie G. Jones; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize and celebrate the life of citizens whose dedication to faith, family, service, and community has left a lasting impact on all who knew them; and WHEREAS, Mamie G. Jones was born on August 2, 1940, in Gadsden County, Florida, to Goldie and John Spencer Harrison, and from an early age, she was nurtured in a Christian home grounded in faith, compassion, and service to others; and WHEREAS, she joined Hopewell A.M.E. Church, where she faithfully served throughout her life and demonstrated unwavering commitment to her church and community; and WHEREAS, during her years of service at Hopewell A.M.E. Church, Mamie G. Jones exemplified leadership and devotion, serving as a member of the Trustee Board, President of the Graveyard Committee, Secretary of the Quincy District Lay Organization, Secretary of the Florida Conference of Lay Organizations, and Director of Lay Activities of the Quincy District; and WHEREAS, Mamie G. Jones was a proud graduate of Carter-Parramore High School in Quincy, Florida, Class of 1959, and she carried forward the values of education, perseverance, and service throughout her life; and WHEREAS, she dedicated many years of professional service to Florida A&M University, working on the clerical and housing staff, where she assisted and supported thousands of students, demonstrating kindness, professionalism, and a genuine care for others; and WHEREAS, she was a woman known for her generosity, warmth, and unwavering commitment to others, always putting the needs of family, friends, and community before her own and leaving a lasting impression on everyone she encountered; and WHEREAS, Mamie G. Jones departed this life on July 25, 1992, after a lengthy illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service that continues to inspire those who knew and loved her; and WHEREAS, she leaves to cherish her memory two loving daughters, Sandra G. Scott of Savannah, Georgia, and Evelyn G. Faison of Havana, Florida; grandsons, Dexter X. Scott, Savannah, and Quantarious "Chucky" Faison; son-in-law, Edward J. Scott; sisters, Mattie Grice, Letha Harrison, and Bessie Manuel; brother-in-law, Lawrence Carl Grice; and a host of cousins, godchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends whose lives were blessed by her presence; and WHEREAS, the life of Mamie G. Jones stands as a shining example of faith, devotion, and servant leadership, and her memory remains a source of strength and inspiration to her family and community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mamie G. Jones and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing. 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 the family of Mamie G. Jones. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mamie G. Jones, a longtime Hopewell A.M.E. Church leader and Florida A&M University staff member, and offers condolences to her family. ### Plain-language summary This is a House resolution, not a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the life of Mamie G. Jones, who was born in 1940 in Gadsden County, Florida, and served for many years at Hopewell A.M.E. Church in various leadership roles, including the Trustee Board and district lay organization positions. She later worked on the clerical and housing staff at Florida A&M University before her death in 1992. The resolution states that the House of Representatives joins in honoring her memory and expresses sincere regret at her passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family. The resolution has no regulatory or budgetary effect; it is a ceremonial statement by the House. ### What it does - Formally honors the life and memory of Mamie G. Jones on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives. - Expresses the House's sincere regret at her passing through a formal resolution. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the family of Mamie G. Jones, including her daughters, grandsons, son-in-law, sisters, and brother-in-law, who will receive a copy. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing it. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it creates an official House record honoring Mamie G. Jones and provides her family with a formal document recognizing her life and service. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recount her birth, church service at Hopewell A.M.E. Church, education at Carter-Parramore High School, and career at Florida A&M University. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring her memory and express regret at her passing. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-19) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74284 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1803.md?full=1