HR1820: HR1820 Slade, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Jonah; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Jonah Slade, a senior at Morrow High School in Clayton County. It recounts his educational path through Clayton County Public Schools, his role as Commander of Cadet Operations in the GA-791 Corps of Cadets Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program, his founding of a youth-focused initiative called Jonah and the Blockheads, and his dual enrollment at Middle Georgia State University pursuing aviation studies and a private pilot's license. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House commends Slade for his leadership, academic achievement, entrepreneurship, and aviation accomplishments, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends Jonah Slade for leadership, academic excellence, entrepreneurial work, and aviation achievements on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recognizes him as a 'Rising Star' in Clayton County and the State of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Slade.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia law, as is typical for a commendation resolution.

The resolution names and honors Jonah Slade individually. It also references Morrow High School, Clayton County Public Schools, the GA-791 Corps of Cadets JROTC program, and Middle Georgia State University, though it imposes no obligations on these institutions.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of Slade's achievements and providing him an official copy of the House's commendation.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Slade's academic history, his JROTC command role, his youth mentoring initiative, and his aviation training and flight hours.
• The resolved clause commends Slade for leadership, academic excellence, entrepreneurial innovation, and aviation achievements and names him a Rising Star.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Slade.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)

• JROTC
• student achievement
• Clayton County schools
• aviation education
• legislative commendation