SR878: SR878 Cissé, Hajja Ayisha Jeffries; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts the life and accomplishments of Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé, who worked as Vice President of Global Affairs for the African American Islamic Institute, served in Atlanta's city government under Mayor Maynard Jackson, and was active in numerous civic and cultural organizations in Atlanta. The resolution formally states that the Senate honors her legacy and extends sympathy to her family, friends, and colleagues. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. This type of resolution is a common way for the legislature to publicly recognize a Georgian's death and contributions.

• Formally states that the Senate honors the life and legacy of Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé and celebrates her humanitarian and civic contributions.
• Extends the Senate's sympathy to her family, friends, and colleagues.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a commemorative statement only.

The resolution directly names the family, friends, and colleagues of Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé, along with the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to her family.

While the resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally, it provides an official public record from the state legislature recognizing a private citizen's humanitarian and civic work, and offers a formal expression of sympathy to her loved ones.

• The whereas clauses describe her career at the African American Islamic Institute, including managing 35 global partnerships and humanitarian initiatives.
• The whereas clauses note her work in Atlanta city government under Mayor Maynard Jackson as a Budget Policy Analyst and Legislative Review liaison.
• The resolved clause formally honors her life and legacy and extends sympathy to her family and community.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to her family.

1. 2026-03-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

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