Georgia CommonsHR 2131: Jackson, Khalilah; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Khalilah Jackson, a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder, for her community service and advocacy for domestic violence survivors.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Khalilah Jackson, a two-time cancer survivor and survivor of domestic and childhood adversity. The resolution recounts her personal story, including earning a PhD while facing health challenges, building a salon business, raising three children, and writing a book called Turn Those Lemons to Lemonade. The resolution recognizes her as the founder of My Sister's Keeper Next Door Inc., a nonprofit that provides safety education and resources to survivors of domestic violence, and notes her work as a community outreach organizer, women's empowerment advocate, and business coach. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jackson. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Khalilah Jackson for her community contributions, resilience, and work empowering others.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Khalilah Jackson.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, as a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Khalilah Jackson. It also references her nonprofit, My Sister's Keeper Next Door Inc., and the survivors of domestic violence it serves, though it creates no legal obligations for any group.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is personal and civic recognition of Jackson's advocacy work rather than any change to daily life, rights, or government operations in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Jackson's background as a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, author, and founder of a domestic violence survivor nonprofit.
- The resolving clause formally commends Jackson for her community contributions, resilience, and empowerment work.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Jackson.
From the bill
“Khalilah Jackson is the founder of My Sister's Keeper Next Door Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides safety education and resources to survivors of domestic violence”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- domestic violence advocacy
- community recognition
- Georgia House of Representatives