SR661: SR661 Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 to 19. The resolution recounts the group's founding in 1938 in Philadelphia, its growth to 262 chapters nationwide, and the charitable work of its philanthropic arm, the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. The resolution highlights Georgia's role in the organization's Southeastern Region, naming the national president, a legislative chair, regional board members, and the presidents of each Georgia chapter. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. The Senate resolves to commend the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

• Formally commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its leadership development, volunteer service, and philanthropic work with youth.
• Recites the organization's history, including its 1938 founding and 1946 incorporation in Delaware.
• Names Georgia-based national and regional leaders of the organization along with the presidents of each Georgia chapter.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., its national and regional leadership, and its Georgia chapters and chapter presidents named in the resolution. It has no direct legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to Senate recognition and a copy being sent to the organization, giving public acknowledgment to its community and youth development work in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe the organization's founding by Marion Stubbs Thomas in 1938 and its 1946 incorporation in Delaware.
• The whereas clauses note the organization now has 262 chapters and 50,000 families nationwide across seven regions.
• The whereas clauses identify Georgia's national and regional leaders and list each Georgia chapter and its president.
• The resolving clause has the Senate commend the organization and wish it continued success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)

• community organizations
• youth leadership
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• African-American history