HR1809: HR1809 Toplin, Dr. Lieutenant Colonel Jacqueline; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Lieutenant Colonel Jacqueline Toplin. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts her more than 32 years of service in the United States Air Force, from which she retired with honors as a Lieutenant Colonel, and her more than 35 years working as a Doctorate Nurse Practitioner specializing in family practice and preventative medicine. The resolution states that the House recognizes and commends her and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Lieutenant Colonel Jacqueline Toplin on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recounts her over 32 years of service in the United States Air Force and her retirement with honors as a Lieutenant Colonel.
• Notes her more than 35 years of work as a Doctorate Nurse Practitioner in family practice and preventative medicine.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution names and honors one individual, Dr. Lieutenant Colonel Jacqueline Toplin. It also directs an action by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document to her.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is purely ceremonial, giving formal, public recognition from the state legislature to an individual for her military and medical career.

• The whereas clauses describe her Air Force service of over 32 years and her retirement with honors as a Lieutenant Colonel.
• The whereas clauses also describe her over 35 years as a Doctorate Nurse Practitioner specializing in family practice and preventative medicine.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend her and extend well wishes.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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

• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• military service recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives