HR1154: HR1154 Jones, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones, a longtime resident connected to Riceboro, Georgia, who passed away on January 18, 2026 at age 91. The resolution recounts her family background, her faith and church membership at True Born Church of Christ Deliverance Center, her 70 year marriage, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The House resolves to join in honoring her memory and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones.
• Expresses the House's sincere regret at her passing on January 18, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

This resolution directly affects the family of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones, including her husband, seven children, 17 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren, who will receive an official copy from the Clerk of the House.

While it carries no legal or financial effect, the resolution gives official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to Mrs. Jones's life and community ties, and provides her family a formal keepsake commemorating her passing.

• The whereas clauses describe her birth on November 6, 1934, her parents, her faith, her 70 year marriage, and her children and descendants.
• The first resolving clause has the House join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Al Williams (D, HD-168)Primary sponsor
• Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Riceboro Georgia
• condolence resolution