HR1447: HR1447 Laurent, Jacques; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Jacques Laurent, who was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and settled in Georgia in 1997. The resolution recounts his leadership roles, including chairman of the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, treasurer of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, and vice president of Caribbean Georgia Votes, Inc. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states the House's recognition of Laurent's community service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jacques Laurent for his public service to the State of Georgia.
• Lists his leadership positions, including chairman of the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, treasurer of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, and vice president of Caribbean Georgia Votes, Inc.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Laurent.
• Extends best wishes for his continued health and happiness on behalf of House members.

This resolution directly names and honors Jacques Laurent. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for him, and reflects the interests of organizations he leads, such as the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce and the NAACP Georgia State Conference.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the legislature honoring an individual's community contributions and formally acknowledging his civic leadership in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe Laurent's background, arriving in Georgia in 1997 after being born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and his current leadership roles.
• The resolved clause formally commends Laurent for his public service and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Laurent.

1. 2026-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)

• commendation resolution
• Haitian-American community
• civic leadership
• Georgia House of Representatives