SR615: SR615 Drumgoole II, Dr. Jackson; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II, a 29-year United States Army veteran, author, university professor, and life coach, for his work supporting fathers and communities. The resolution highlights his book on fatherhood, his Fathering for Effect program, and his founding of Bridge Builder Communities, which provides housing and life skills training to youth aging out of foster care. It formally commends him for his community service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II for his community service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Drumgoole.
• Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition relevant to communities involved in fatherhood support and foster care youth housing programs he founded.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It creates an official Senate record honoring Drumgoole's work with military fathers, his writing, and his foster care housing initiative, but it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Drumgoole's background as an Army veteran, author, professor, and life coach, including his All Star Dad of the Year award.
• The whereas clauses describe his book 'They Call Me Daddy: A Diary of a Dysfunctional Father' and his Fathering for Effect program.
• The whereas clauses note he founded Bridge Builder Communities, which provides housing and life skills training to youth leaving foster care.
• The resolved clause formally commends Drumgoole for his community service and wishes him continued success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• fatherhood advocacy
• foster care youth
• veteran recognition