Georgia CommonsSR 649: Jackson, Beatrice "Bea"; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Beatrice "Bea" Jackson of Covington for her decades of community service work across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Beatrice "Bea" Jackson, recounting her career helping organize Georgia's first Silver Haired Legislature, her 23 years developing Girl Scout outreach programs, and her later work as Executive Director of the Washington Street Community Center in Covington. The resolution states that the Senate recognizes and commends her for her service to the state and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Beatrice "Bea" Jackson for her service to the State of Georgia.
- Recounts her professional history, including work with DeKalb's Council on Aging and the Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council.
- Notes her current role as Executive Director of the Washington Street Community Center in Covington, Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Beatrice "Bea" Jackson. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution to her.
Why it matters
This resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its practical effect is symbolic: it creates an official Senate record honoring one individual's community and civic contributions in Newton and DeKalb counties.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Jackson for her service to Georgia and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Beatrice “Bea” Jackson for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- community service recognition
- Covington Georgia
- Girl Scouts