Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 984: Green, Janel Jeras; condolences
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Janel Jeras Green, a civic and social justice advocate who died in November 2023, and directs a copy be sent to her family.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Janel Jeras Green, who was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1968 and passed away on November 2, 2023. The resolution recounts her marriage to the late Robert Sanders Green Sr., her son Sanders Jr., and her advocacy work, including founding the Georgia Alliance for Social Justice, helping organize the March For Our Lives event, marching with Congressman John Lewis, and organizing voter registration efforts. The resolution formally expresses the House's regret at her passing and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family. It creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Janel Jeras Green.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret at her passing on November 2, 2023.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Janel Jeras Green, who will receive an official copy, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare it. It has no regulatory effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
While it does not change any law or policy, the resolution provides an official, permanent legislative record recognizing Janel Jeras Green's community and civil rights advocacy work, giving her family and community formal public acknowledgment from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites biographical details and civic contributions of Janel Jeras Green, including her advocacy work and involvement with voter registration and civil rights activities.
- The resolving clause formally expresses the House's regret and honors her memory.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Janel Jeras Green and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing”
“she created the Georgia Alliance for Social Justice, helped organize the March For Our Lives event, marched with Civil Rights icon and congressman John Lewis”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-86)
- Shea Roberts (D, HD-52)
- Saira Draper (D, HD-90)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-95)
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-85)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- civil rights
- social justice advocacy
- Georgia House of Representatives