Georgia CommonsSR 814: Pippin, Kay; recognize
Last action February 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Kay Pippin, former Mayor of Jackson, Georgia, for her public service to the city, Henry County, Butts County, and 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 recognizes Kay Pippin for her career in public service, including nine years on the Butts County Board of Education, decades as a lobbyist and government relations director for the Georgia Association of Educators, her leadership of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, and her tenure as the first woman elected Mayor of Jackson, Georgia. The resolution lists specific accomplishments during her time as mayor, such as new water and sewer infrastructure, street paving, blight removal, and securing $8 million in state and federal grants. It formally commends her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kay Pippin for her public service career in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kay Pippin.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Kay Pippin, honoring her service to the City of Jackson, Henry County, Butts County, and the State of Georgia. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it has no direct practical effect on Georgians beyond formally honoring Pippin's record of public service and providing her an official copy of the Senate's recognition.
Key provisions
- Recites Kay Pippin's biography, including her 2013 election as the first woman mayor of Jackson, Georgia in the city's 200 year history.
- Lists infrastructure and service accomplishments during her mayoral tenure, including water and sewer lines, street paving, and blight removal.
- Resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends her for her service to Jackson, Henry County, Butts County, and Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“in 2013, Kay Pippin was the first woman to seek the mayor's seat in the 200 year history of the city of Jackson, Georgia”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Kay Pippin for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Jackson Georgia
- local government leadership
- Georgia Senate honors