HR2040: HR2040 Leslie, Mr. Jack; extraordinary service and dedication to the safety and well-being of students and families in DeKalb County; commend

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mr. Jack Leslie, a DeKalb County School Crossing Guard, for his decades of public service. It recounts his career history, including work with the DeKalb County Public Safety Department, a 41 year career with the City of Atlanta, and more than 25 years as a crossing guard supporting DeKalb County schools. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends Mr. Leslie for his service to students and families, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally commends Mr. Jack Leslie for over 25 years of service as a DeKalb County School Crossing Guard.
• Recites his career history, including service with DeKalb County Public Safety and a 41 year career with the City of Atlanta.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mr. Leslie.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names and honors Mr. Jack Leslie. It also references the DeKalb County School District, Toney Elementary School, and the DeKalb County Public Safety Department as parts of his service history, though it imposes no obligations on them.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a public, formal recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's decades of community service, intended to honor his contributions rather than change policy.

• The whereas clauses detail Mr. Leslie's service history, including 25-plus years as a crossing guard and a 41-year career with the City of Atlanta.
• The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Mr. Leslie for his service and contributions to DeKalb County and Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Mr. Leslie.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor

• school safety
• DeKalb County
• community recognition
• crossing guards