Georgia CommonsSR 615: Drumgoole II, Dr. Jackson; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II, a Georgia Army veteran, author, and founder of Bridge Builder Communities, for his community service and work supporting fathers and foster youth.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II, a 29-year United States Army veteran, author, university professor, and life coach, for his work supporting fathers and young people. The resolution describes his book 'They Call Me Daddy: A Diary of a Dysfunctional Father,' his Fathering for Effect program, and his role as founder and executive director of Bridge Builder Communities, which provides housing and life skills training to youth aging out of foster care. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Drumgoole as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II by name for his community service through a Senate resolution.
- States the Senate's best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Drumgoole.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II, who receives the honor. It does not impose any obligations, funding, or legal changes on the general public, state agencies, or other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to an individual's community work with military fathers and foster youth through Bridge Builder Communities.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Dr. Drumgoole's military service, writing, and founding of Bridge Builder Communities and the Fathering for Effect program.
- The resolved clause formally commends Dr. Drumgoole for his community service and extends the Senate's well wishes.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Drumgoole.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II for his dedicated community service and extend their sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success”
“founder and executive director of Bridge Builder Communities, an initiative committed to providing safe, affordable housing and life skills training to youth aging out of the foster care system”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- community recognition
- veterans
- fatherhood programs
- foster youth