--- title: HR 41. Blakey, Jennifer; commend collection: bills id: 2026-special/hr41 cite_as: HR 41, 2026 Special Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr41 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr41.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr41/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74901 date: 2026-06-22 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr40.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr42.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr41.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 41 session: 2026 Special Session session_slug: 2026-special chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-06-22 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Scott Hilton text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2026/X1 upstream_id: 2154462 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - education - teacher recognition - DeKalb County - Cherokee County --- # HR 41. Blakey, Jennifer; commend ## Text House Resolution 41EX By: Representative Hilton of the 48th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Jennifer Blakey upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Jennifer Blakey has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community, as evidenced dramatically by her more than 36 years of superlative service to the youth of this state; and WHEREAS, during her distinguished tenure, Jennifer Blakey has nurtured the minds and fostered the academic development of countless elementary students in both DeKalb and Cherokee counties; and WHEREAS, her dedication to the youth of this state has been recognized through numerous awards and honors, including being selected twice as Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she has established a brilliant reputation of renown throughout Georgia for her proficiency and dependability; and H. R. 41EX WHEREAS, Jennifer Blakey has served with honor and distinction, and her vision and unyielding commitment to education will be sorely missed upon the occasion of her retirement; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Jennifer Blakey for her dedication to excellence in her career and congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement. 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 Jennifer Blakey. H. R. 41EX ## 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 formally commends Jennifer Blakey, a longtime elementary school teacher in DeKalb and Cherokee counties, upon her retirement after more than 36 years of service. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jennifer Blakey, a teacher who spent more than 36 years working with elementary school students in DeKalb and Cherokee counties. It recounts her career, including being named Teacher of the Year twice, and praises her dedication to education and her community. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Blakey for her career and congratulates her on her retirement. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Blakey herself. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Jennifer Blakey for her more than 36 years of service as an elementary school teacher. - States the House's congratulations to Blakey on the occasion of her retirement. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Blakey. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Jennifer Blakey, a retired teacher who worked in DeKalb and Cherokee county schools. It has no effect on other individuals, agencies, or the public beyond this personal commendation. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change policy, funding, or anyone's legal rights. Its practical effect is limited to giving Blakey and her community a formal, on-the-record recognition of her teaching career from the Georgia House. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Blakey's 36-plus years of teaching elementary students in DeKalb and Cherokee counties and her two Teacher of the Year honors. - The resolved clause formally commends Blakey for her career and congratulates her on retiring. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-06-22) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-22) - Sponsors: Scott Hilton - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74901 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr41.md?full=1