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HR 823

Boggs, Chief Justice Michael P.; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by James Burchett and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia House adopts a ceremonial resolution commending Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his public service and noting his resignation effective March 31, 2025.

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Bill Summary · HR 823

Summary — H.R. 823 (House Resolution): Commending Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs

Overview / Purpose

H.R. 823 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize and commend Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his long and distinguished public service in Georgia’s legal and governmental institutions. The resolution expresses the House’s appreciation and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.

Key Provisions

  • Formally recognizes and commends Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for “efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service” to the State of Georgia.
  • Recites biographical and career highlights (education, legal practice, legislative service, judicial service).
  • Notes Chief Justice Boggs’ resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Chief Justice Boggs.

Background / Career Highlights Cited

  • Native of Waycross, Georgia; B.A. in political science and psychology (Georgia Southern College); J.D. from Mercer University School of Law (participation in Moot Court and Order of Barristers).
  • Private practice in Waycross; served as county attorney, special assistant attorney general, and counsel to a regional development authority.
  • Elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 2000; served on Judiciary, Public Safety, and Government Affairs committees; chaired Probate Law and Elections Law subcommittees.
  • Served as superior court judge (created/presided over a felony drug court program).
  • Appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2012.
  • Appointed to the Supreme Court of Georgia on December 7, 2016; re-elected in 2018 and 2024; elected Chief Justice by colleagues in 2022.
  • Resignation effective March 31, 2025.

Who Is Affected / Impact

  • Primarily honorary: the resolution affects Chief Justice Boggs as a formal expression of recognition and does not change law, policy, or appropriations.
  • No legal, regulatory, or budgetary impact; symbolic recognition by the House.

Procedural / Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: January 28, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means: January 28, 2025.
  • House First Readers / Read and Adopted (House records): March 27, 2025.
  • Filed: April 8, 2025.
  • Laid before the House / Tabled with recorded vote and journal entries: April 9, 2025.
  • Current status (as provided): House — Read and Adopted.
  • The Clerk of the House is authorized to make a copy of the resolution available to Chief Justice Boggs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors listed: Jefferson Van Drew; Steven Meeks; Chuck Efstration; Jon Burns; Lauren McDonald III; John LaHood; James Burchett (and others referenced in the resolution text).

Note: H.R. 823 is an honorary House resolution and does not create or amend statutory law.

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

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