Georgia CommonsHR1725: HR1725 Brown, Fannie; commend
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Fannie Brown of Palmetto, Georgia on her 100th birthday, recognizing her decades of community and church service.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Fannie Brown of Palmetto, Georgia, who was born on March 11, 1926, and is turning 100 this year. The resolution highlights her role as a founding member of J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as financial secretary for more than 30 years, and praises her character and contributions to her family and community. The House formally commends and congratulates her and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Fannie Brown of Palmetto, Georgia on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
- Recites her decades of service as a founding member and financial secretary of J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Fannie Brown.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Fannie Brown, a Palmetto, Georgia resident, her family, her church congregation at J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, and the Palmetto community that has known her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving formal public recognition from the state legislature to Fannie Brown's century of life and community service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Fannie Brown's life, her birth in Palmetto, Georgia in 1926, and her 30-plus years as financial secretary of J.S. Hammond Missionary Baptist Church.
- The first resolved clause has the House commend and congratulate her for her service and her 100th birthday.
- The second resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 100th birthday”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Palmetto Georgia
- centenarian recognition
- community service