Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1602: Poole, Ivey Joe; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 4, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ivey Joe Poole; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending and congratulating Ivey Joe Poole; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Ivey Joe Poole; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Ivey Joe Poole was born on March 15, 1936, in Sandersville, Georgia, and this year he enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating his 90th birthday; and WHEREAS, he courageously served in the United Sttaes Army from July 28, 1958, to July 30, 1960, where he was stationed in Germany and trained as a Communication Specialist and Fire Control Operator on the Missile Base; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, after moving to Atlanta in 1963, he started his own company, Poole Brothers Construction Company; and WHEREAS, Poole Brothers Construction Company was instrumental in the construction and development of the Baker Hills, Bakersferry Road, and Dollar Mill subdivisions of Southwest Atlanta; two Baptist churches; as well as The Hillendale Estates at Flat Shoals Road, a 30 home development in Fayetteville, several private homes for noted business H. R. 1602 LC 129 1332 owners in Southwest Atlanta, and a subdivision in Peachtree City specifically for Black Pilots; and WHEREAS, in the late 1970s, Poole Brother Construction Company dissolved, leaving Ivey and his wife to establish a new business, Building and Refurbishing, where he handled contracts with Bank of America and Red …
Sponsors
- Jackson, Mack (D, 128) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1602?
- HR1602 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Poole, Ivey Joe; commend.
- What does HR1602 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending and congratulating Ivey Joe Poole; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1602?
- Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1602?
- Jackson, Mack (D, 128).
- Where is the official record for HR1602?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73908
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