SR649: SR649 Jackson, Beatrice "Bea"; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Beatrice "Bea" Jackson. It recounts her career history, including her work with DeKalb's Council on Aging where she helped organize Georgia's first Silver Haired Legislature, her 23 years as an Innovation Manager for the Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council where she created the "Girls Are Great" outreach program, and her current role as Executive Director of the Washington Street Community Center. The resolution also notes her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Newton County Chamber of Commerce, and Saint Paul AME Church in Covington. It does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give Jackson a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Beatrice "Bea" Jackson for her service to the State of Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jackson.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Beatrice "Bea" Jackson. It also references organizations she has worked with, including DeKalb's Council on Aging, the Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council, the Washington Street Community Center, and Saint Paul AME Church in Covington.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect for Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, giving official Senate recognition to one woman's community and civic contributions and providing her with a formal keepsake copy of the honor.

• The whereas clauses describe Jackson's career, including her Silver Haired Legislature work and her Girl Scout Council program "Girls Are Great."
• The first resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Jackson.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to Jackson.

1. 2026-02-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-29Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• ceremonial resolution
• community service recognition
• Georgia Senate honors
• Covington Georgia