HR1689: HR1689 Flowers, Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers, a longtime Hinesville and Liberty County resident, for her career in education and counseling. It recounts her arrival in Hinesville in 1963, her teaching career at the Bradwell Institute, and her role in 1966 as the first white teacher to integrate the faculty of Liberty County High School. The resolution also notes her later work as a high school guidance counselor, a licensed professional counselor, an elementary school counselor at Fort Stewart, and a college professor, along with her community volunteering and a 2011 Trail Blazer Award. It formally recognizes and commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers for her career in education, counseling, and community service.
• Recites her history as the first white teacher to integrate the faculty of Liberty County High School in 1966.
• Extends the House's best wishes to her for future health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Flowers.

The resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers. It also references the Liberty County school system, Fort Stewart's elementary school, and various Hinesville area churches and civic organizations she was involved with.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to a Liberty County educator's long career and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses detail Mrs. Flowers' 1963 arrival in Hinesville and her teaching career at the Bradwell Institute.
• The resolution highlights her 1966 role integrating the faculty of Liberty County High School.
• It notes her advanced education and later work as a counselor at multiple institutions, including Fort Stewart's elementary school.
• It mentions her 2011 Trail Blazer Award from the Liberty County Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Association.
• The resolving clauses commend her and direct the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Al Williams (D, HD-168)Primary sponsor
• Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)

• commendation resolution
• Liberty County
• education history
• Hinesville