HR1017: HR1017 Jackson, Clara Dawson; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor, not a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Clara Dawson Jackson, born January 16, 1926, in Gallion, Alabama, and now a resident of Douglasville, Georgia, for reaching her 100th birthday. The resolution describes her large family, seven daughters, nine grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, and praises her character, integrity, and community involvement. The House of Representatives formally commends and congratulates her and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Clara Dawson Jackson for her service to her family and community as she turns 100.
• Congratulates her on her 100th birthday and extends the House's best wishes for continued health.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution directly names and honors Clara Dawson Jackson, a Douglasville, Georgia resident, along with her family, including her seven daughters, nine grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.

This is a symbolic gesture rather than a policy change; it creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements. Its practical effect is an official House record and printed copy honoring Jackson's milestone birthday and life of family and community service.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Jackson's birth in 1926 in Gallion, Alabama, her family, and her reputation for integrity and kindness.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate her on her 100th birthday.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-01-14House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-14House Hopper (House)

• Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)Primary sponsor
• Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)

• commendation resolution
• Douglasville Georgia
• centenarian birthday
• House of Representatives honors