Georgia CommonsHR 40: Schofield, James; life, legacy, and 87th birthday; celebrate
Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors James Schofield, father of Representative Kim Schofield, on his 87th birthday, celebrating his business career and community contributions.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives celebrates the life and 87th birthday of James Schofield, a longtime entrepreneur and father of State Representative Kim Schofield of the 63rd District. It recounts his career, including more than 15 years at Xerox Corporation working on minority supplier diversity programs, and his role in building Scobie's Restaurant, a soul food establishment with locations in Harlem, New York and Piscataway, New Jersey. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes his accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to James Schofield.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and celebrates James Schofield's 87th birthday and life achievements on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recounts his career history, including his work at Xerox Corporation and his role in Scobie's Restaurant in Harlem and Piscataway.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to James Schofield.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names James Schofield and his family, including his daughter State Representative Kim Schofield. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies since it is a ceremonial honor rather than binding legislation.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial consequences, it represents an official public recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of an individual's life and contributions, a common legislative practice for honoring constituents and their families.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe James Schofield's birth, career at Xerox Corporation, and role in founding and expanding Scobie's Restaurant.
- The resolved clause states the House's celebration of his birthday and appreciation for his contributions to family, profession, and community.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to James Schofield.
From the bill
“becoming the area's first soul food restaurant and creating a welcoming destination that brought together families, friends, and neighbors through food, fellowship, and cultural pride”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- community recognition
- small business