Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 673: Jones, Clifford Walker, Sr.; commend
Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Clifford Walker Jones Sr. of Hartwell on his 100th birthday, recognizing his World War II military service and decades of community and church involvement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commends Clifford Walker Jones Sr., a lifelong resident of Hartwell, Georgia, who was born in 1925 and is turning 100 this year. The resolution recounts his service in the U.S. Army's Infantry Division during World War II, including combat in the Battle of the Bulge, and his decades of dedication to his family, his church, and his community. The House formally congratulates him on his 100th birthday and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Clifford Walker Jones Sr. for his service to his family, community, and church.
- Congratulates him on reaching his 100th birthday.
- Extends the House's official best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Clifford Walker Jones Sr., a resident of Hartwell, Georgia, and by extension recognizes his family, his church community at New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church, and fellow World War II veterans.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official public honor from the Georgia House of Representatives, recognizing a Georgia veteran's military service and long community contributions as he turns 100.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble details Jones's birth in Hartwell in 1925, his marriage, and his World War II service in the European Theatre, including the Battle of the Bulge.
- The resolved clause has the House commend and congratulate him and wish him continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jones.
From the bill
“he honorably served in the United States Army's Infantry Division during World War II, being drafted on his 18th birthday in 1943, serving in the European Theatre, and fighting in the Battle of the Bulge”
“the members of this body commend Clifford Walker Jones Sr. for his unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of his family, community, and church”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, HD-33)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- veterans
- Hartwell Georgia
- centenarian