--- title: HR 4. Dobbs, Julia Lee Jackson; commend collection: bills id: 2026-special/hr4 cite_as: HR 4, 2026 Special Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr4 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr4.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr4/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74795 date: 2026-06-17 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Dobbs, Julia Lee Jackson; commend ## Text House Resolution 4EX By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, Drenner of the 85th, Mitchell of the 88th, Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs was born on June 20, 1926, to Claudia Smith and John Jackson Sr., and this year she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday; and WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs spent her early years in Smith Chapel AME Church, a congregation built by her grandparents, and later became a devoted member of Brooks Memorial Methodist Church, where she is proudly recognized today as the church's oldest living member; and WHEREAS, throughout her life, she has dedicated innumerable hours of her time and energy toward her community, serving as president of multiple Parent Teacher Associations, working in public school systems, and owning and operating a successful restaurant and catering business for 50 years; and WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding she has demonstrated have provided the foundation of success from which her family members have developed and flourished, H. R. 4EX as evidenced by her two remarkable sons, Jeffrey and Bruce, as well as her three wonderful grandchildren, Ashley, Solomon, and Ananda; and WHEREAS, at 100 years old, Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs continues to inspire those around her with her energy, humor, and love of dancing, laughter, and time spent with family and friends; and WHEREAS, she has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of her lifetime and we salute her contributions to its progress through her tireless efforts on behalf of her community and extended family; and WHEREAS, by the example Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs has made of her life, she makes this world a better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and community; congratulate her on the remarkable occasion of her 100th birthday; and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs. H. R. 4EX ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends and congratulates Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs, a longtime community and church member, on her 100th birthday. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs, who was born June 20, 1926, on the occasion of her 100th birthday. The resolution recounts her life, including her lifelong membership in local churches, her decades of work in public schools and Parent Teacher Associations, her 50 years running a restaurant and catering business, and her family. The House formally commends her for her service to family and community, congratulates her on turning 100, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally commends Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs for her service to her family and community. - Congratulates her on reaching her 100th birthday. - Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs directly, along with mentions of her family members, her church congregations, and the school systems and community organizations she worked with over her life. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it creates an official House record honoring an individual Georgian's life and gives her a formal keepsake copy from the legislature. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses recount her birth in 1926, her church membership, her decades in public schools and PTA leadership, and her 50 years running a restaurant and catering business. - The first resolving clause has the House commend, congratulate, and extend best wishes to her. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-06-17) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-17) - Sponsors: Viola Davis, Karla Drenner, Billy Mitchell, Kim Schofield, Sandra Scott, Debra Bazemore - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74795 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr4.md?full=1