HR1726: HR1726 Jones, Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey; military retirement; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones on his retirement from the United States Navy. It recounts his career, including fleet assignments aboard multiple Navy vessels, shore duty postings in Georgia and Japan, his selection to the Command Master Chief program in 2015, and his completion of several Navy leadership schools. It also lists his military decorations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Achievement Medal. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes Jones's service, congratulates him on retiring, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Jones.

• Formally recognizes and commends Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones for his military service and career in the United States Navy.
• Congratulates Jones on the occasion of his retirement and extends best wishes for his health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, as is typical for a commendation resolution.

This resolution directly names and honors Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Mickey Jones. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies; it is a symbolic gesture from the Georgia House of Representatives.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for the public. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition through the official record of the Georgia General Assembly to a Georgia native's decades of Navy service upon his retirement.

• The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) details Jones's Navy career, including service aboard nine named ships and shore duty in Georgia and Japan.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes, commends, and congratulates Jones on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Jones.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)Primary sponsor

• military commendation
• veterans
• Georgia House resolution
• United States Navy