--- title: HR 987. Trim, Jackie; grand occasion of his retirement; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr987 cite_as: HR 987, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr987 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr987.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr987/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72115 date: 2025-04-04 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Trim, Jackie; grand occasion of his retirement; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0476 House Resolution 987 By: Representative Werkheiser of the 157th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Jackie Trim on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Jackie Trim has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital3 role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the4 citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,6 talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced7 dramatically by his superlative service as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners;8 and9 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United10 States Marine Corps, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the11 Vietnam War, where he was wounded in combat twice; and 12 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high13 ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom14 H. R. 987 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0476 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved15 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and16 WHEREAS, in 2019, while bravely fighting a melanoma that had spread to his liver, lungs,17 and chest wall, he never missed a commissioners' meeting; and 18 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for19 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and20 WHEREAS, Jackie has served with honor and distinction in Tattnall County, and his vision21 and unyielding commitment to his community will be sorely missed upon the occasion of his22 retirement; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this24 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend Jackie Trim for his efficient, effective,27 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia ; congratulate him upon the28 grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere b est wishes for continued29 health and happiness.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Jackie32 Trim.33 H. R. 987 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors Jackie Trim, the retiring Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners, for his public service and military background. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Jackie Trim as he retires from his role as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners. It does not change any law; instead it formally commends Trim for his years of service to Tattnall County and the state of Georgia. The resolution recounts his service in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was wounded twice, and describes his continued dedication to his commissioner duties even while battling melanoma in 2019. The House resolves to commend him for his public service and extend best wishes, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Jackie Trim for his service as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners. - Congratulates Trim on his retirement and extends the House's best wishes for his health and happiness. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jackie Trim. - Recounts Trim's military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, including being wounded twice. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Jackie Trim, the retiring Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it creates an official state record honoring Trim's decades of public and military service as he retires from Tattnall County government. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Trim's service as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners and his Marine Corps service during the Vietnam War. - The resolved clause commends Trim for his public service and congratulates him on his retirement. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Trim. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: William Werkheiser - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72115 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr987.md?full=1