SR1030: SR1030 Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Senator Emanuel Jones, who has represented Georgia's 10th Senate District, covering parts of Southwest DeKalb and Henry County, since 2004. The resolution recounts his education, military service, business career, committee work in the Senate, and numerous awards and community involvement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Senator Jones for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. Resolutions like this one are symbolic statements adopted by the chamber and carry no binding legal effect.

• Formally commends Senator Emanuel Jones for his service representing Georgia's 10th Senate District since 2004.
• Recites his educational background, military service, business career, and Senate committee assignments as grounds for recognition.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Senator Jones.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Senator Emanuel Jones. It has no regulatory effect on the general public, businesses, or other officials; it primarily involves the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

This resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It does not affect residents' daily lives, taxes, or legal obligations; its practical effect is limited to recording the Senate's formal recognition of a colleague's career and directing an administrative copy be made for him.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail Senator Jones's Senate tenure, education, military service, and professional and community honors.
• The resolving clause formally commends Senator Jones for his service and leadership on behalf of the Senate.
• A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Senator Jones.

1. 2026-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)

• Georgia Senate
• legislative honors
• Emanuel Jones
• ceremonial resolution