HR1803: HR1803 Jones, Mamie G.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts the life of Mamie G. Jones, who was born in 1940 in Gadsden County, Florida, served for many years at Hopewell A.M.E. Church in various leadership roles, graduated from Carter-Parramore High School, and worked for many years on the clerical and housing staff at Florida A&M University. The resolution states that the House of Representatives joins in honoring her life and memory and expresses its sincere regret at her passing, which occurred on July 25, 1992. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family, including her daughters, grandsons, and other relatives named in the text.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Mamie G. Jones and expresses the House of Representatives' regret at her passing.
• Recounts her biography, including her birth, education, church service, and decades of work at Florida A&M University.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.

This resolution directly names and affects the family of Mamie G. Jones, including her daughters, grandsons, son-in-law, sisters, and other relatives, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for the family.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is a formal, public expression of condolence and recognition that the family will receive as an official copy from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses detail Mamie G. Jones's birth in Gadsden County, Florida, her upbringing, and her lifelong involvement with Hopewell A.M.E. Church.
• The whereas clauses note her education at Carter-Parramore High School and her professional service to Florida A&M University.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring her memory and express regret at her passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.

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

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• condolences