Georgia CommonsSR 260: Clark, James S.; recognize
Last action February 26, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors James S. Clark of Stone Mountain, Georgia for decades of community service, church work, and military service, recognizing him as a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate does not change any law. It formally recognizes and commends James S. Clark, a longtime resident of the Sherman Town community in Stone Mountain, Georgia, for his service to his community, his church, and his country. The text describes his work as a chauffeur, caregiver, handyman, and meal provider for homebound residents, his 30-plus years leading the Stone Mountain Day Committee, his church leadership at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, and his military service in Vietnam, where he earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Clark, marking a ceremonial honor rather than a substantive policy change.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends James S. Clark for his community service and receipt of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to James S. Clark.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors James S. Clark, a resident of Stone Mountain, Georgia. It does not impose obligations on any other group, agency, or the public; its only practical effect is directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy to him.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates a public, official record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of Clark's decades of volunteer, church, and military service, but it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or affect anyone beyond the honoree.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Clark's community service, including meal delivery, leadership of the Stone Mountain Day Committee, and church and military service.
- The resolving clause formally recognizes and commends Clark and extends wishes for his future health and success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Clark.
From the bill
“Recognizing and commending James S. Clark, recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award; and for other purposes.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community service recognition
- Stone Mountain Georgia
- military veterans