HR1572: HR1572 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; historic leadership and lasting contributions to the State of Georgia; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones during Women's History Month. It recounts her background, her election to the House in 2002 representing District 47, and her election as Speaker Pro Tempore in January 2010, making her the first woman to hold that role. It also notes she became the first woman to serve as Acting Speaker of the House following the death of Speaker David Ralston in November 2022, leading the chamber until January 2023. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Jones for her leadership and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her tenure as Acting Speaker and her continuous service as Speaker Pro Tempore.
• Recognizes her as the first woman elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Georgia House, in January 2010.
• Recognizes her as the first woman to serve as Acting Speaker of the Georgia House, following Speaker David Ralston's death in 2022.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones.

The resolution directly names Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones and the constituents of House District 47. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic: it places on the official record the House's recognition of Jones's historic firsts and long service, during Women's History Month.

• The whereas clauses recount Jones's biography, her 2002 election to the House, and her 2010 election as Speaker Pro Tempore, the first woman in that role.
• The whereas clauses describe her becoming Acting Speaker in November 2022 after Speaker David Ralston's death, serving until January 2023.
• The resolved clause commends Jones for her historic tenure and continuous service as Speaker Pro Tempore.
• A further resolved clause honors her service to District 47 and her family during Women's History Month.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Jones.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)

• Georgia legislature
• women in politics
• legislative honors
• House leadership