HR 1602: Poole, Ivey Joe; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Ivey Joe Poole, born March 15, 1936, in Sandersville, Georgia, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. The resolution recounts his service in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960, where he trained as a Communication Specialist and Fire Control Operator in Germany, and his career after moving to Atlanta in 1963. It notes he founded Poole Brothers Construction Company, which built several Southwest Atlanta subdivisions, churches, and other developments, and later ran Building and Refurbishing until retiring in 2000. The House formally commends and congratulates him and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends and congratulates Ivey Joe Poole on his 90th birthday on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recounts his military service in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 as a Communication Specialist and Fire Control Operator.
• Recognizes his role founding and running Poole Brothers Construction Company and later Building and Refurbishing.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ivey Joe Poole.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Ivey Joe Poole. It does not create obligations for the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. It serves as a formal, public record of recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives for one man's military service, business career, and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe Poole's birth in Sandersville, his Army service from 1958 to 1960, and his construction business career in Atlanta.
• The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Poole for his service to family and state and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide an official copy of the resolution to Poole.

1. 2026-03-04House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-04House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-04House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)Patrocinador principal

• commendation resolution
• Ivey Joe Poole
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Atlanta history