SR 878: Cissé, Hajja Ayisha Jeffries; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recounts the career of Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé, who worked as Vice President of Global Affairs at the African American Islamic Institute, managed dozens of global humanitarian partnerships, and helped coordinate over $1 billion in medicine distribution across Africa. It also notes her earlier work in Atlanta city government under Mayor Maynard Jackson and her civic involvement with groups like the John Lewis Task Force and the High Museum of Art. The resolution formally states that the Senate honors her legacy and extends sympathy to her family, friends, and colleagues. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. It does not create any new statute, funding, or ongoing legal obligation.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and legacy of Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé.
• Recites her humanitarian, civic, and professional achievements as the basis for the Senate's recognition.
• Extends the Senate's sympathy to her family, friends, and colleagues.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.

This resolution directly names and honors the family and community of Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé. It has no regulatory effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the document.

The resolution carries symbolic and commemorative weight rather than practical legal effect. It creates a formal, permanent record of the Georgia Senate's recognition of a private citizen's humanitarian and civic contributions, which her family will receive as an official document.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail her roles at the African American Islamic Institute, the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and Atlanta city government.
• The resolved clause formally states the Senate's recognition of her legacy and extends condolences to her family and associates.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family.

1. 2026-03-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• condolences
• civic leadership
• humanitarian work