SR854: SR854 Pippin, Kay; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes Kay Pippin, who in 2013 became the first woman to seek the mayor's seat in the 200 year history of the city of Jackson, Georgia, and who made infrastructure and budget improvements during her time as mayor, including new water and sewer lines, paved streets, LED street lamps, a mountain biking and hiking trail, and removal of blighted properties. The resolution also recounts her earlier career on the Butts County Board of Education, her work as a lobbyist for the Georgia Association of Educators across 24 legislative sessions, and her later leadership as President and CEO of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce from 2002 to 2013. The Senate formally commends her service and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kay Pippin for her public service to the City of Jackson, Henry County, Butts County, and the State of Georgia.
• States the Senate's praise for specific accomplishments during her tenure as mayor, such as new infrastructure and removal of blighted properties.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kay Pippin.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

The resolution directly names Kay Pippin, the honoree. It also references the City of Jackson, Henry County, Butts County, the Butts County Board of Education, the Georgia Association of Educators, and the Henry County Chamber of Commerce as institutions tied to her career.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia statute or allocate money. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate record honoring one individual's career in local government, education advocacy, and business leadership.

• The whereas clauses recount Pippin's tenure as mayor of Jackson, including infrastructure projects, blight removal, and securing the city's first state and federal grants totaling $8 million.
• The whereas clauses describe her prior service on the Butts County Board of Education and her career at the Georgia Association of Educators, including lobbying in 24 legislative sessions.
• The resolved clause formally commends her service to the City of Jackson, Henry County, Butts County, and the State of Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kay Pippin.

1. 2026-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)Primary sponsor
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

• Senate resolution
• Jackson Georgia
• local government
• civic recognition