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title: HR 1978. Jackson-Gordon; Dr. Janet; commend
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date: 2026-03-27
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bill_number: HR 1978
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status_date: 2026-03-27
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  - Terry Cummings
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  - ceremonial resolution
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Atlanta entrepreneurs
  - philanthropy
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# HR 1978. Jackson-Gordon; Dr. Janet; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1978
By: Representative Cummings of the 39th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, widely recognized as "The Boss Chix," Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon is an
award-winning serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and trailblazer best known for producing
exceptional celebrity events, concerts, and charitable initiatives in Atlanta and beyond; and
WHEREAS, she currently serves as founder and CEO of Jackson Events & Entertainment,
a premier booking and entertainment agency that curates experiences for corporate partners,
community organizations, and private clients; and
WHEREAS, throughout her remarkable career, she has collaborated with renowned artists
such as Beyoncé, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Monica, and many others, earning respect for her
excellence in artist relations and event execution; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon further serves as founder of Boss Chix ATL, an
empowerment platform through which she champions women entrepreneurs by providing
business consulting, marketing, promotions, and mentorship; and
WHEREAS, deeply committed to philanthropy, she frequently organizes initiatives in
support of breast cancer awareness, domestic violence prevention, AIDS research, human
and sex trafficking, and autism; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon is a person of magnanimous strengths with an
unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon for her many
exemplary career achievements as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued
health and happiness.
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 Dr.
Janet Jackson-Gordon.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon, an Atlanta entrepreneur and philanthropist, for her career achievements.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur known as "The Boss Chix." The resolution recounts her career as founder and CEO of Jackson Events & Entertainment, her work with major recording artists, her Boss Chix ATL platform supporting women entrepreneurs, and her philanthropic efforts around breast cancer awareness, domestic violence prevention, AIDS research, and other causes.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any new program. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of her achievements and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon for her career achievements as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Jackson-Gordon.
- Extends the House's best wishes to her for continued health and happiness.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving solely as a ceremonial statement.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

### Why it matters

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official House statement of recognition and a commemorative copy given to Dr. Jackson-Gordon.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Dr. Jackson-Gordon's career as founder of Jackson Events & Entertainment and her work with celebrity artists.
- The whereas clauses also describe her Boss Chix ATL platform and her philanthropic work on causes like breast cancer awareness and domestic violence prevention.
- The resolved clause states the House's recognition and commendation of her achievements.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-27)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-27)
- Sponsors: Terry Cummings
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74549

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