Georgia CommonsHR1264: HR1264 Gardner, Joanne Celeste Landrigan; commend
Last action February 5, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Douglasville resident Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner for her family life, faith, and community role, without changing any state law.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner, a Douglasville resident. The resolution describes her marriage to Jack Otto Gardner in 1952, her large extended family of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and her practice of hosting Bible study lessons in her home. The resolution formally recognizes and commends her on behalf of the House and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Extends the House's official best wishes to her for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner and references her family, including her late husband Jack Otto Gardner and her many descendants. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must produce a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is limited to the symbolic honor itself and the administrative step of the House Clerk preparing a commemorative copy for the honoree.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe her marriage in 1952, her family of 13 children, 39 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, and her Bible study hosting.
- The first resolving clause has the House recognize and commend her and extend best wishes for her health and happiness.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
- Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Douglasville
- House resolution