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HR 673

Jones, Clifford Walker, Sr.; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alan Powell

H.R. 673 honors Clifford Walker Jones Sr. for his 100th birthday and decades of service to family, church, and community; a ceremonial tribute with no legal impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 673

Summary — H.R. 673: Commending Clifford Walker Jones Sr.

Purpose

House Resolution 673 is a ceremonial resolution that honors and congratulates Clifford Walker Jones Sr. on the occasion of his 100th birthday and recognizes his lifetime of service to family, church, community, and country.

Key provisions

  • Commends Clifford Walker Jones Sr. for his “unselfish, dedicated, and loving service” to family, community, and church.
  • Congratulates him on his 100th birthday and extends best wishes for continued health and happiness.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Clifford Walker Jones Sr.

(There are no regulatory, appropriations, or enforceable legal provisions — the resolution is purely honorary.)

Background / facts cited in the resolution

  • Born May 4, 1925, in Hartwell, Georgia.
  • Marking his 100th birthday in 2025 (a centenarian).
  • Married to Claudie for 59 years.
  • Served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II: drafted in 1943 (on his 18th birthday), served in the European Theater, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge; suffered frostbite but completed his tour.
  • Member of New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church for over 85 years; served on the board of deacons and is described as a trusted community “go‑to” and “fix‑it” person.
  • Lifelong resident of Hartwell, Georgia; noted for integrity, community service, and positive influence on others.

Who is affected / intended beneficiaries

  • Directly honors Clifford Walker Jones Sr. (recipient of the commemorative copy).
  • Symbolically recognizes his family, church, and local community by noting his contributions.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal impacts on agencies, businesses, or the public.

Procedural history (selected)

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred to various committees/subcommittees (per the record).
  • Placed on the Congratulations & Memorial Resolutions Calendar: April 17, 2025.
  • Laid before the House and Adopted: April 17, 2025 (record and nonrecord votes noted).
  • Reported enrolled: April 21, 2025.
  • Sponsors listed: Robert Garcia (primary) and Alan Powell (primary). The resolution text lists “Representative Powell of the 33rd” as authoring Representative.

Impact and significance

  • H.R. 673 is an honorary resolution with no binding legal effect or fiscal consequences.
  • Its primary purpose is ceremonial recognition: it publicly records legislative appreciation for Mr. Jones’s military service, long church membership, community contributions, and milestone birthday, and directs that a copy of the resolution be made available to him.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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