Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 364: Jordan, Denise; recognize
Last action March 10, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Denise Jordan, the retiring city clerk of Gainesville, for 35 years of city service including 25 years as city clerk.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Denise Jordan, who began working for the City of Gainesville in 1990 and became city clerk in 2000, for her career of public service as she retires. The resolution recounts her accomplishments, including modernizing city record-keeping, helping recodify Gainesville's Code of Ordinances, creating a city archive, and earning professional honors such as Master Municipal Clerk designation and recognition as an Athenian Dialogue Facilitator. The Senate formally commends her and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Denise Jordan for her service to the City of Gainesville.
- Congratulates Jordan on her retirement and extends best wishes from the Senate.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Jordan.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Denise Jordan, the retiring Gainesville city clerk. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative action of distributing the document.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It provides official recognition from the Georgia Senate for a long career of municipal public service but does not change any law, create funding, or affect anyone besides the honoree.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Jordan's 35-year career with the City of Gainesville, including her promotion to city clerk in 2000.
- The resolved clause formally commends Jordan for her service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Jordan.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Denise Jordan for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the City of Gainesville”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-11)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Gainesville city government
- municipal clerks
- Georgia Senate honors