Georgia CommonsSR 1042: 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration by the Daughters of Mary Magdalene; recognize; Oglesby-Fox, Pamela Howard; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Daughters of Mary Magdalene in Savannah and commends Pamela Howard Oglesby-Fox as a 2026 honoree.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors the Daughters of Mary Magdalene, a Savannah nonprofit that has run the city's Juneteenth celebration for more than 23 years, making it the longest-running Juneteenth event in Savannah. The resolution also commends Pamela Howard Oglesby-Fox, a Savannah native and the first woman to work as a licensed embalmer in Savannah-Chatham County, as a 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Honoree. It recounts her career in funeral services, her community service on boards including the ADA Appeals Board for Chatham Area Transit, and her co-authorship of a book on African-American women who achieved historic firsts in Savannah. The Senate directs its Secretary to send copies of the resolution to the organization and to Oglesby-Fox.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the Daughters of Mary Magdalene for hosting Savannah's longest-running Juneteenth celebration, over 23 years.
- Commends Pamela Howard Oglesby-Fox as a 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Honoree for her career and community service.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the organization and Oglesby-Fox.
- Does not change any Georgia statute, appropriate funding, or create any new program or requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Daughters of Mary Magdalene nonprofit and Pamela Howard Oglesby-Fox. It has no legal effect on the general public, state agencies, or Georgia businesses since it is a commendation rather than a binding law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than practical consequences: it gives official Senate recognition to a long-running community celebration and an individual's career, but it does not change funding, rules, or rights for Georgians.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes and commends both the Daughters of Mary Magdalene and Pamela Howard Oglesby-Fox.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to both honorees.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) details the history of the Juneteenth celebration and Oglesby-Fox's professional and civic accomplishments but creates no legal obligations.
From the bill
“it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the Daughters of Mary Magdalene for presenting the longest-serving Juneteenth celebration in Savannah, of more than 23 years”
“Pamela Howard Oglesby-Fox made history as the first woman to operate as a licensed Embalmer in Savannah-Chatham County”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
Topics
- Juneteenth
- Savannah
- commendation resolution
- community organizations