Gregory "GG" Jackson II

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

The resolution formally honors GG Jackson II for his basketball achievements and community service, highlighting his Groom and Grind Day program and anti-bullying advocacy.

Introduced and adopted

Bill Overview

Subject: House Resolution honoring Gregory "GG" Jackson II for his professional basketball achievements and philanthropic contributions to Kershaw County, South Carolina.

Jurisdiction: South Carolina House of Representatives

Session: 2025-2026

Status: Introduced and adopted (as of 2026-06-25)

Primary purpose: Recognize GG Jackson II for athletic accomplishments and community service, and highlight his philanthropic initiative with the “Groom and Grind Day” at the Jackson Teen Center.

Main Purpose and Intent

Acknowledges GG Jackson II as an outstanding professional basketball player (NBA) and a positive role model.

Commends his philanthropic work in Kershaw County, emphasizing youth support and anti-bullying efforts.

Specifically highlights the “Groom and Grind Day” event, designed to prepare children for the first day of school and raise awareness about bullying.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal Recognition: The resolution publicly honors GG Jackson II for his achievements and community contributions.

Citation of Initiatives: Calls out the “Groom and Grind Day” program as a notable example of his philanthropy and youth support activities.

Presentation: Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to GG Jackson II.

Who/What is Affected

Primary Beneficiary/Subject: Gregory "GG" Jackson II.

Community Impact: Kershaw County youth and families, particularly through the Groom and Grind Day program and anti-bullying advocacy.

Local institutions: Jackson Teen Center and schools/organizations in Kershaw County involved in youth development.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Adoption: The bill was introduced and adopted on 2026-06-25.

Legislative Action: As a House Resolution, its effect is ceremonial and symbolic, recognizing contributions rather than creating enforceable law or funding.

Sponsorship: The bill has a large list of sponsors and co-sponsors from across the South Carolina House, indicating broad bipartisan support for the recognition.

Summary of Impact

Non-binding ceremonial act that formally honors GG Jackson II.

Highlights positive role of professional athletes in community engagement and youth advocacy.

Elevates awareness of Groom and Grind Day and its focus on school readiness and anti-bullying.

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