Georgia CommonsSR 752: Johnson, Jana; recognize
Last action February 11, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Jana Johnson, a former Decatur School Board member and community leader, for her public service and civic work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Jana Johnson, a longtime civic leader in the Decatur and DeKalb County area. It recounts her work as co-founder of the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights, organizer of the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives, internship director at the Davis Bozeman Law Firm, and her service on the Decatur School Board from 2019 to 2025, as well as her earlier teaching career at Renfroe Middle School. The resolution lists several awards she has received and states that the Senate recognizes and commends her for her public service. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The measure creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligations; it simply expresses the Senate's official praise.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Jana Johnson for her public service.
- Recounts her roles co-founding the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights and organizing the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives.
- Documents her service on the Decatur School Board from 2019 to 2025 and her earlier teaching career at Renfroe Middle School.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jana Johnson.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Jana Johnson. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, on-the-record honor from the Georgia Senate and a printed copy given to Jana Johnson recognizing her community and educational work.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Johnson's roles with the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights, the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives, and the Davis Bozeman Law Firm.
- It notes her service on the Decatur School Board from 2019 to 2025 and her teaching at Renfroe Middle School from 2011 to 2019.
- It lists awards including the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award.
- The resolving clause formally commends her for her public service and wishes her continued health and success.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Jana Johnson.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Jana Johnson for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community leadership
- Decatur School Board
- civic recognition