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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 1030: Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor

Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Senate resolution formally honors Senator Emanuel Jones of Georgia's 10th Senate District for his years of service and career accomplishments, with no changes to state law.

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In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate recognizing Senator Emanuel Jones, who has represented the 10th Senate District, covering Southwest DeKalb and Henry County, since 2004. It recounts his committee leadership in the Senate, his education and military service, his business career, and various awards and community service roles. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create programs, or spend state money. It simply states the Senate's appreciation for Jones's service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Senator Emanuel Jones for his service representing the 10th Senate District since 2004.
  • Recites his Senate committee roles, education, military service, business career, and community involvement as grounds for recognition.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Jones.
  • Does not alter any Georgia statute, create any program, or authorize any spending.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Senator Emanuel Jones. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

Why it matters

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. Its real-world effect is limited to an official Senate record and a printed copy given to Senator Jones; it does not alter any rights, duties, or funding for Georgians.

Key provisions

  • The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Senator Jones for his service to the State of Georgia.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and commend Senator Emanuel Jones for his many years of faithful and distinguished service to the State of Georgia

This is the resolution's core statement honoring Senator Jones.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
  • Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
  • David Lucas (D, SD-026)
  • Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
  • Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
  • Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
  • Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
  • RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
  • Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
  • Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
  • Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
  • Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
  • Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
  • Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
  • Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
  • Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
  • Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)

Topics

  • legislative honors
  • Georgia Senate
  • Emanuel Jones

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