Georgia HR37: Jackson, Bishop Reginald Thomas; condolences

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson, a native of Dover, Delaware, was called to ministry at the age of 18, pursued his theological education at Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and was ordained an Itinerant Elder in 1977, beginning a ministry that would span more than five decades and leave an indelible mark on the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Bishop Jackson was elected and consecrated the 132nd Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at the 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee, in July 2012, ascending to one of the highest offices in America's oldest Black denomination, which was founded by the Reverend Richard Allen in Philadelphia in 1787; and WHEREAS, from 2016 to 2024, Bishop Jackson served as the Presiding Prelate of the Sixth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, providing spiritual leadership, moral vision, and prophetic witness to a community of more than 500 churches across the State of Georgia; and H. R. 37EX LC 112 4324 WHEREAS, Bishop Jackson served as Chairman of the Board of Morris Brown College and Turner Theological Seminary in Atlanta, and under his steadfast leadership, the Sixth Episcopal District retired all of its …

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Sponsors

• Mason, Venola (D, 94) · primary sponsor
• McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
• Arlene Beckles (D)
• Robert Flournoy (D, 74)
• Doreen Carter (D, 93)
• Clark, Jasmine (D, 108)

Latest actions

1. June 22, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. June 22, 2026: House First Readers
3. June 22, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR37?

HR37 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Jackson, Bishop Reginald Thomas; condolences.

What does HR37 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and memory of Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR37?

Passed both chambers as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HR37?

Mason, Venola (D, 94), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR37?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74897