SR752: SR752 Johnson, Jana; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead it recognizes Jana Johnson, co-founder of the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights and organizer of the Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives, for her work in education and community leadership, including her service on the Decatur School Board from 2019 to 2025 and her years teaching at Renfroe Middle School. The resolution lists her awards and civic activities, then formally commends her for her public service and wishes her continued health and success. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jana Johnson for her public service, without creating any new law or funding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jana Johnson.
• Documents her biography and civic accomplishments as an official statement of the Georgia Senate.

This resolution directly names and honors Jana Johnson. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies; it is a symbolic statement by the Georgia Senate.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official record of the Senate's recognition of an individual's community and educational contributions in DeKalb County.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Jana Johnson's roles, including co-founding the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights and serving on the Decatur School Board from 2019 to 2025.
• It lists awards she has received, including the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her public service and extends best wishes.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-02-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• legislative honors
• Decatur schools
• community leadership
• Georgia Senate resolutions