--- title: SR 1030. Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1030 cite_as: SR 1030, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1030 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1030.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1030/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74426 date: 2026-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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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Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 1030 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Orrock of the 36th, Lucas of the 26th, Davenport of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the distinguished service and outstanding contributions of Senator Emanuel Jones; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Senator Emanuel Jones, a dedicated public servant and respected business leader, has faithfully represented the citizens of Georgia's 10th Senate District since his election in 2004, serving the communities of Southwest DeKalb and Henry County with integrity, vision, and unwavering commitment; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure in the Georgia State Senate, he has provided exemplary leadership as Secretary of the Senate Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Interstate Cooperation, and he has further contributed his expertise as a member of the Committees on Appropriations, Banking and Financial Institutions, Natural Resources and the Environment, and Urban Affairs; and WHEREAS, his professional journey is marked by excellence and discipline, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University, and having honorably served his country as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Corps of Engineers, attaining the rank of Captain; and WHEREAS, prior to his success in the automotive industry, he held professional positions with IBM and Arthur Andersen & Co., demonstrating a strong foundation in business and leadership; and WHEREAS, Senator Jones has been the recipient of numerous prestigious honors and recognitions, including being named one of Atlanta Tribune magazine's Men of Distinction, receiving the Global Peace Festival Award in Malaysia, the Black Enterprise Top 50 Minority-Owned Companies Award, the United States Department of Commerce Minority Service Firm of the Year Award, and the Atlanta Business League's 50th Most Influential Award, and being nominated for the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award by Andrew Young; and WHEREAS, his commitment to community service is equally noteworthy, having served in leadership roles with Henry Medical Center, the Henry County YMCA, the United Way Campaign, the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, and numerous educational and civic organizations, as well as maintaining active involvement with institutions such as Georgia State University and the University of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a man of strong character and purpose, Senator Jones is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., reflecting his lifelong dedication to service, leadership, and community uplift; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is indeed fortunate to have benefitted from the tireless service, visionary leadership, and steadfast dedication of such an outstanding individual. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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 and extend to him their deepest appreciation for his leadership, integrity, and enduring contributions to the citizens of this state. 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 Senator Emanuel Jones. ## 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Ed Harbison, Nan Orrock, David Lucas, Gail Davenport, Kay Kirkpatrick, Sally Harrell, Sonya Halpern, RaShaun Kemp, Elena Parent, Jaha Howard, Randal Mangham, Kenya Wicks, Tonya Anderson, Kim Jackson, Derek Mallow, Michael Rhett, Timothy Bearden - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74426 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1030.md?full=1