Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR2093: Hutchings, Jacob "Jake"; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, April 2, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob "Jake" Hutchings; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Jacob "Jake" Hutchings; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
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 H. R. 2093 LC 129 1541 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. H. R. 2093
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162) · primary sponsor
- Eric Bell (D)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Long Tran (D, 80)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR2093?
- HR2093 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Hutchings, Jacob "Jake"; commend.
- What does HR2093 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Jacob "Jake" Hutchings; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR2093?
- Passed both chambers as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2093?
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2093?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74706
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