HR 2062: Jeffries, Ayisha; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the life of Ayisha Jeffries, who moved from Jersey City to Atlanta to work in the administration of the late Mayor Maynard Jackson as a budget policy analyst and legislative affairs liaison. It recounts her education and her later international humanitarian work with the African American Islamic Institute in Senegal, where she managed dozens of global partnerships and helped coordinate large scale medical aid and public health projects across Africa. The resolution also lists her civic involvement in Atlanta, including her role with the Congressman John Lewis Commemorative Plaza and Task Force, and her support for arts and health organizations. It closes with the House formally expressing sorrow at her passing and directing the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally states that the members of the Georgia House of Representatives honor the life and memory of Ayisha Jeffries.
• Expresses the House's sincere regret and condolences on her passing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Creates an official public record summarizing her career and civic contributions in Atlanta and internationally.

This resolution primarily affects the family, friends, and community of Ayisha Jeffries, along with the organizations and institutions mentioned, such as the Congressman John Lewis Commemorative Plaza and Task Force. It does not create obligations for the general public.

While the resolution does not change any law or create binding rules, it gives Ayisha Jeffries's life and civic work formal recognition in the Georgia House of Representatives' official record, and directs that copies be made public.

• The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) documents her biography, career with the AAII, and civic roles in Atlanta.
• The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring her life and expressing regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)Primary sponsor
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• memorial resolution
• Atlanta history
• civic recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives