HR1186: HR1186 Jones, Andruw; induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Andruw Jones, a former Atlanta Braves outfielder, for his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It recounts highlights of his career, including signing with the Braves as a 16 year old free agent, his 1996 MLB debut, his record as the youngest player ever to hit a postseason home run, and the retirement of his number 25 jersey by the Braves in 2023. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Jones, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Andruw Jones for his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Andruw Jones.
• Makes no changes to Georgia law, taxes, or funding since it is a commendation, not a regulatory bill.

The resolution directly names Andruw Jones, the former Atlanta Braves player being honored. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the document.

The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than practical legal effect. It creates an official record of the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Jones's career achievement, but it does not alter any rights, duties, funding, or laws affecting Georgians.

• The whereas clauses recount Jones's biography and career, including his birth in Curaçao, his signing with the Atlanta Braves at 16, and his 1996 MLB debut.
• The resolved clause states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Jones upon his Hall of Fame induction.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jones.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• James Burchett (R, HD-176)Primary sponsor
• Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)

• Andruw Jones
• Atlanta Braves
• National Baseball Hall of Fame
• legislative commendation