HR 1096: Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a membership organization of mothers with children ages two through nineteen that promotes leadership development, volunteer service, and civic engagement among African-American youth. The resolution recounts the organization's founding in 1938 in Philadelphia, its 1946 incorporation in Delaware, its growth to 262 chapters nationwide, and the work of its philanthropic arm, the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. It highlights Georgia's role in the organization's Southeastern Region, naming regional leaders and the presidents of each Georgia chapter. The House formally commends the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the group.

• Formally commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc., on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recounts the organization's history, including its 1938 founding and 1946 incorporation in Delaware.
• Names Georgia's regional leaders and the presidents of each Georgia chapter of the organization.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.

The resolution directly names and honors Jack and Jill of America, Inc., its national and regional leadership, and the presidents of its Georgia chapters. It has no regulatory or legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives public recognition from the Georgia legislature to a national youth-focused mothers' organization and its Georgia chapters, but it creates no new rights, funding, or requirements for anyone.

• The resolution recites the organization's founding by Marion Stubbs Thomas on January 24, 1938, and its 1946 incorporation under Delaware law.
• It states the organization now has 262 chapters nationwide representing 50,000 families across seven regions.
• It notes the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. has distributed millions of dollars to communities since 1968.
• It lists Georgia's regional executive board members and the presidents of 20 named Georgia chapters.
• The resolving clauses commend the organization and direct the Clerk of the House to send it a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Patrocinador principal
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)

• ceremonial resolution
• Jack and Jill of America
• youth leadership
• Georgia House of Representatives