HR2131: HR2131 Jackson, Khalilah; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Khalilah Jackson, describing her as a two-time cancer survivor and survivor of domestic and childhood adversity who earned a PhD, built a salon business, and raised three children while facing health challenges. The resolution notes she wrote a book called Turn Those Lemons to Lemonade and founded My Sister's Keeper Next Door Inc., a nonprofit that provides safety education and resources to survivors of domestic violence. The House resolves to commend her for her contributions and resilience, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Khalilah Jackson for her community contributions and personal resilience.
• States the House's praise for her work as an author, entrepreneur, and founder of a domestic violence support nonprofit.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names and honors Khalilah Jackson. It does not impose duties or effects on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to produce a commemorative copy.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it has no direct effect on Georgia residents' daily lives, rights, or finances. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's personal and community achievements.

• The whereas clauses describe Jackson's background as a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, author, and founder of My Sister's Keeper Next Door Inc.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend her for her contributions, resilience, and commitment to empowering others.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jackson.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• community advocacy
• domestic violence awareness
• entrepreneurship