HR1096: HR1096 Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a membership organization of mothers with children ages two through nineteen. The resolution recounts the group's founding in 1938 in Philadelphia by Marion Stubbs Thomas, its 1946 incorporation in Delaware, and its growth to 262 chapters nationwide representing 50,000 families. It also notes the philanthropic work of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc., and lists Georgia's regional leaders and chapter presidents across the state. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's praise for the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

• Formally commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its work supporting children's leadership development, volunteerism, and civic engagement.
• Recites the organization's history, including its 1938 founding and 1946 incorporation in Delaware.
• Names Georgia's regional leadership and lists chapter presidents from cities including Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, and Valdosta.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

The resolution directly names and honors Jack and Jill of America, Inc., its national and regional leadership, and its Georgia chapter presidents. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or state agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task of distributing a copy.

This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgia law, program, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the organization and its Georgia members, along with a printed copy for the group's records.

• The whereas clauses describe Jack and Jill of America's founding in 1938, its 1946 incorporation in Delaware, and its current size of 262 chapters and 50,000 families nationwide.
• The whereas clauses identify Georgia's Southeastern Region leadership, including the National President, National Legislative Chair, and Regional Executive Board members.
• The whereas clauses list the presidents of each Georgia chapter, from Albany to West Georgia.
• The resolved clause has the House commend the organization and wish it continued success.
• The final resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)

• ceremonial resolution
• Jack and Jill of America
• youth leadership
• community organizations
• Georgia House of Representatives