HR 456: Jennings, Davante; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Davante Jennings, President of the Young Democrats of Georgia (YDG). It recounts his work building policy agendas for young people, growing an alumni network, securing internships for young Democrats, and revitalizing the YDG Black Caucus into its largest and most active chapter. The resolution also notes his fundraising for HBCUs and Greek organizations through the Rising Sun Foundation and his role in helping elect Donya Sartor as the first Black female mayor of Jonesboro, Georgia. It formally resolves that the House commends Jennings and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. The resolution creates no new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends Davante Jennings for his leadership as President of the Young Democrats of Georgia.
• States the House's praise for his work on youth policy agendas, alumni networking, and securing internships for young Democrats.
• Credits him with revitalizing the Young Democrats of Georgia Black Caucus into its largest, most active caucus.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jennings.
• Creates no statutory change, funding, or legal obligation; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Davante Jennings. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies; its only administrative action is directing the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy to him.

This is a ceremonial honor with no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition from the House and a printed copy of the resolution given to Jennings.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Jennings' work as President of the Young Democrats of Georgia, including policy agendas, alumni networks, and internship placement for young Democrats.
• It credits him with revitalizing the YDG Black Caucus and fundraising for HBCUs and Greek organizations through the Rising Sun Foundation.
• It notes his role in helping elect Donya Sartor as Jonesboro's first Black female mayor.
• The resolved clause formally commends Jennings and extends best wishes for continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jennings.

1. 2025-02-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-28House Hopper (House)

• Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)Primary sponsor
• Tanya F. Miller (D, HD-62)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-97)
• Eric Bell (D, HD-75)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Young Democrats of Georgia
• community recognition