HR1634: HR1634 Thomas, Jody; distinguished leadership and service; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Jody Thomas, who has served as Executive Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) since December 2013, for her leadership, financial stewardship, and work supporting women legislators nationwide. The resolution recounts her career, including roles as National Finance Director for two presidential campaigns, work for Congressman J. C. Watts, and an appointment by President George W. Bush to the Office of Personnel Management. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jody Thomas. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the House's recognition and appreciation.

• Formally commends Jody Thomas for her leadership as Executive Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators since 2013.
• Recounts her professional history, including campaign finance roles and a federal appointment under President George W. Bush.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jody Thomas.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names and honors Jody Thomas. It also references the National Foundation for Women Legislators and, more broadly, women legislators and public affairs professionals whose work she supported over her career.

Ceremonial resolutions like this one do not change Georgia law or policy. Their significance is symbolic: the Georgia House of Representatives is placing its formal recognition of Jody Thomas's career and service on the public record.

• The whereas clauses describe Jody Thomas's tenure at the National Foundation for Women Legislators since December 2013 and her prior career, including presidential campaign finance work and a federal appointment.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend her as a leader in women's public service.
• The second resolving clause states her dedication should serve as an example of principled leadership.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Jody Thomas.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)

• ceremonial resolution
• women in public service
• Georgia House of Representatives