Georgia CommonsHR 2093: Hutchings, Jacob "Jake"; commend
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House Resolution 2093
By: Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Bell of the 75th, Jackson of the 68th, and Tran of the 80th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Jacob "Jake" Hutchings; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the "Original 33" were the first 33 African-American members of the Georgia General Assembly, elected into office in 1868; and
WHEREAS, born a slave in 1831 in Virginia, Jacob "Jake" Hutchings was elected as the first Black State Representative for Jones County in 1868; and
WHEREAS, although not formally remembered as a member of the "Original 33" Jacob "Jake" Hutchings was the 34th African-American member of the Georgia General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, prior to his election, Jake was a skilled stone mason, cutting much of the stone in the county, including the granite in this retaining wall at the Jones County Court House; and
WHEREAS, he was highly regarded as man of great strength, kindness, and respect; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to honor the outstanding impact of this distinguished Georgian.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Jacob "Jake" Hutchings. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.