Georgia CommonsSR 1018: Daniels Jr., Mayor Jimmy; commend
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Senate Resolution 1018
By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd, Parent of the 44th, Orrock of the 36th, Harrell of the 40th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. for his outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to the citizens of Oglethorpe and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. serves with distinction as the current Mayor of the City of Oglethorpe, Georgia, acting as the elected executive for this municipality in Macon County and providing dedicated leadership to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, a proud native of Macon County, Georgia, Mayor Daniels is a 2008 graduate of Macon County High School and has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to education, earning an associate degree from Reedley Community College in 2010, a bachelor's degree from Alabama State University in 2013, and a master's degree from Georgia College and State University in 2021; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his public service, Mayor Daniels has devoted his professional career to education as a middle school teacher, serving Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students and as the varsity girls head basketball coach at Macon County High School, shaping the minds and futures of countless young people; and
WHEREAS, upon returning to his hometown, he founded the E.P.I.C. Mentorship Program—Encouraging, Positive, Inspiring Careers—a community-based initiative dedicated to fostering academic excellence, leadership development, and life skills among youth through tutoring, mentorship, and service; and
WHEREAS, further demonstrating his commitment to youth development, Mayor Daniels established the G.E.N.T.S. Club—Growing, Evolving, Nurturing Teenagers—which promotes positive behavior, academic achievement, and leadership among young men through structured mentorship and high standards; and
WHEREAS, his service to the community also includes coaching varsity football, serving as a middle school athletic director, and leading multiple youth sports programs, all while instilling discipline, teamwork, and confidence in student-athletes; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Daniels' impactful leadership and service have earned him numerous honors, including the NAACP "Making a Difference" Award (2019-2020), recognition as a 40 Under 40 Rural Leader (2022-2023), the Georgia Good Samaritan Honoree Award (2023-2024), and the Fort Valley State Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Community Service Award (2023-2024); and
WHEREAS, now serving in his first term, Mayor Daniels continues to exemplify servant leadership while balancing his roles as a motivational speaker, coach, mentor, father, and community advocate; and
WHEREAS, guided by his belief that "it's easier to raise young men than repair grown men," he has dedicated his life to uplifting others and building stronger communities through education, mentorship, and service; and
WHEREAS, he is a devoted father to his young daughter and a valued member of his family as the fourth of seven children, enjoying reading, hunting, fishing, coaching, and helping others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. for his exemplary leadership, dedication to youth development, and unwavering service to the City of Oglethorpe and the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr.