25 LC 129 0100 Senate Resolution 107 By: Senators James of the 28th, Mangham of the 55th, Rhett of the 33rd and Anderson of the 43rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Essie Mae Jackson; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Essie Mae Jackson on January 25, 2025, a beloved daughter of Charlie3 and Lillian Robinson; and4 WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Essie Mae Jackson was an active member5 of her church who regularly provided meals for her fellow congregants; and6 WHEREAS, she was an exemplary cook who made room at her table for everyone, whether7 they were friends, family, or members of her community; and8 WHEREAS, Essie Mae Jackson was the proud mother of six children, three boys and three9 girls, whom she raised with love, patience, and wisdom; and10 WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern11 for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to12 her family and friends were admired by others; and13 S. R. 107 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0100 WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation 14 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life,15 she made this world a better place in which to live; and16 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous woman, Essie Mae Jackson will long be17 remembered for her love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who18 had the great fortune of knowing her.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 join in honoring the life and memory of Essie Mae Jackson and express their deepest and21 most sincere regret at her passing.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Essie24 Mae Jackson.25 S. R. 107 - 2 -