SR1018: SR1018 Daniels Jr., Mayor Jimmy; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. of Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Macon County, for his education, career as a middle school teacher and coach, and community programs he founded, including the E.P.I.C. Mentorship Program and the G.E.N.T.S. Club, both aimed at supporting local youth. The resolution also lists several awards Mayor Daniels has received, including a NAACP award and recognition as a 40 Under 40 Rural Leader. The Senate resolves to commend him for his leadership and service, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. of Oglethorpe for his leadership and service, with no change to any Georgia statute.
• Recites his education background, teaching career, and coaching roles at Macon County High School.
• Recognizes two youth programs he founded, the E.P.I.C. Mentorship Program and the G.E.N.T.S. Club.
• Lists honors he has received, including a NAACP award and a 40 Under 40 Rural Leader recognition.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and deliver an official copy of the resolution to Mayor Daniels.

This resolution directly names and honors Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. of Oglethorpe, Georgia. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies; it is a personal tribute passed by the state Senate.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives Mayor Daniels formal public recognition from the state Senate for his work in education, youth mentorship, and local government leadership in Oglethorpe.

• The resolving clause commends Mayor Daniels for his leadership, dedication to youth development, and service to Oglethorpe and Georgia.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Mayor Daniels as a keepsake.
• The preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) details his education, teaching and coaching career, and the youth programs he founded.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-23Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)

• legislative commendation
• Oglethorpe Georgia
• youth mentorship
• local government leadership