Bill
HR 987
The bill recognizes and commends Jackie Trim for his public and military service, honoring his retirement and achievements in Georgia and Tattnall County.
Status snapshot
- Bill type: House Resolution (honorary/congratulatory)
- Introduced: February 5, 2025
- Final actions: Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and adopted by the House on May 23, 2025; reported enrolled May 23, 2025.
- Primary sponsor (per text): Representative Bill Werkheiser (GA House, 157th). Metadata provided contains conflicting sponsor information (see Notes).
Purpose and intent
- The resolution honors and commends Jackie Trim on the occasion of his retirement, recognizing his public service, military service, and contributions to Tattnall County and the State of Georgia. Its intent is purely honorary: to acknowledge Trim’s achievements and extend best wishes for his future health and happiness.
Key provisions and text highlights
- Recognizes Jackie Trim for:
- Longstanding leadership and commitment to the welfare of Georgia citizens.
- Service as Chairman of the Tattnall County Commissioners.
- Military service in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, during which he was wounded in combat twice.
- Continued dedication (notably attending commissioners’ meetings in 2019 while undergoing treatment for metastatic melanoma).
- Personal qualities described in the resolution: integrity, intelligence, fairness, kindness, and public-spiritedness.
- Formal actions requested:
- The House of Representatives "recognize and commend" Jackie Trim for his service and congratulate him on his retirement.
- The Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jackie Trim.
Who is affected / impact
- Directly affected: Jackie Trim (honoree) and his family.
- Indirectly recognized: Tattnall County officials and residents; members of the Georgia legislative and civic community.
- Practical effect: None on law, funding, rights, or regulatory obligations — the resolution is ceremonial and symbolic.
Procedural/timing notes
- Introduced February 5, 2025; referred to committee the same day; moved through Local & Consent/Calendars and was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025.
- The resolution was reported enrolled on May 23, 2025, and directs the Clerk to prepare a copy for distribution.
Notes and metadata discrepancy
- The resolution text specifically honors “Jackie Trim” and is styled as a Georgia House resolution (LC 129 0476). However, the provided metadata includes a different title (“CONGRATS‑DAVID JOENS”) and an extensive list of U.S. House cosponsors that appears unrelated. These inconsistencies suggest mixed or incorrect metadata; the substantive summary above follows the resolution text (honoring Jackie Trim). If you need, I can reconcile the source documents or verify which record is authoritative.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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