Georgia CommonsHR 1869: Ferrell, Jai; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Jai Ferrell, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, for her career achievements in business and nonprofit leadership.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Jai Ferrell, a business and nonprofit executive. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally praises her career, including her current role as chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and her past position as chief commercial revenue officer at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The resolution lists her professional affiliations and honors, then directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. Resolutions like this one are symbolic actions used by the General Assembly to publicly recognize Georgians for personal or professional accomplishments.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Jai Ferrell for her career accomplishments in business and nonprofit leadership.
- States findings about her current role as CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and her prior role at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jai Ferrell.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her continued success, with no changes to Georgia law or funding.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Jai Ferrell. It does not impose obligations or create rights for any other group of Georgians; its only administrative effect is a task for the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect. Its practical significance is symbolic: it creates an official House record honoring Ferrell's career and provides her with a formal copy of that recognition from the Georgia General Assembly.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Jai Ferrell for her career accomplishments and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jai Ferrell.
- The whereas clauses recite her professional background, honors, and affiliations as the basis for the recognition.
From the bill
“she is the first person of color to lead the organization in its more than 100-year-long history”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Jai Ferrell for her many exceptional career accomplishments as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport