HR 229: Jenkins, Colonel (Ret.) Christopher; occasion of his military retirement; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins on his retirement from the United States Army after 40 years of service, which ended on July 1, 2024. It does not change any Georgia law. The resolution recounts his military career, including six overseas deployments, two domestic mobilizations, and leadership roles such as Platoon Leader, Company Commander, and Battalion Commander. It also lists honors he received, including the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. The House formally commends him for his service, congratulates him on retiring, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins for his 40 years of service in the United States Army.
• Congratulates him on his military retirement, effective July 1, 2024.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one veteran's decades of military service and retirement.

• The preamble recounts Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins' 40-year Army career, six overseas deployments, two domestic mobilizations, and leadership positions held.
• The preamble lists his awards, including the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Meritorious Service Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters.
• The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates him and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

1. 2025-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)Primary sponsor
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)

• military honors
• veterans
• legislative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives