HR1332: HR1332 Jackson, Edna Branch; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Edna Branch Jackson. It recounts her life story: joining the NAACP Youth Council in Savannah at age 9, participating in Civil Rights era sit-ins, wade-ins, and kneel-ins in Savannah, attending the 1963 March on Washington, earning degrees from Savannah State College, working 30 years at Savannah State University, serving on numerous local and national boards and commissions, and becoming the first African-American woman elected Mayor of Savannah in 2011. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends her for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Edna Branch Jackson for her public service to the State of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jackson.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Jackson for continued health and happiness.

The resolution directly names and honors Edna Branch Jackson. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and delivering a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic recognition. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring Jackson's civil rights and civic contributions and providing her with an official House record of that recognition.

• The whereas clauses detail Jackson's biography, including her Civil Rights movement activities and 2011 election as Savannah's first African-American woman mayor.
• The resolving clause states the House commends Jackson for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jackson.

1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)Primary sponsor
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)

• commendation resolution
• civil rights history
• Savannah
• women in politics