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HR 860

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 1 co-sponsor

Georgia House honors the life and public service of Marie Lewis Garrett, expresses condolences to her family, and directs a copy of the resolution be given to them. Symbolic.

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Bill Summary · HR 860

Summary — HR 860: Garrett, Marie Lewis; condolences

Purpose

House Resolution 860 is a ceremonial resolution of the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the life and public service of Marie Lewis Garrett (Oct 20, 1953 – Aug 10, 2024) and offering condolences to her family. The resolution recognizes her career in municipal government, civic contributions across metro Atlanta, educational background, and family life.

Key provisions / text highlights

  • Officially honors and memorializes Marie Lewis Garrett and expresses the House’s “deepest and most sincere regret” at her passing.
  • Recites biographical facts, including:
    • Birth on Governors Island, New York (Oct 20, 1953) to Russell and Maria Lewis.
    • Education: undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia; M.S. from Georgia State University College of Public and Urban Affairs (1985).
    • Career milestones: multiple leadership roles with the City of Alpharetta (1982–1993); first City Manager of Brookhaven (Dec 2012–Jan 2016); consulting through Marie Garrett Consulting, Inc.; interim and advisory roles for multiple metro Atlanta cities; Vice President of Development at Harry’s Farmers Market, Inc.
    • Personal details: married 46 years to Steve Garrett; three sons (Stephen, Zachary, Matthew) and three grandchildren (Rachael, Grady, Julia).
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to Garrett’s family.

Who is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial: the resolution honors the deceased and provides formal recognition to her family, colleagues, and communities she served. It creates no legal rights, obligations, or fiscal effects.

Legislative history & status

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025.
  • Referred to: House Committee on Education and Workforce (Jan 31, 2025).
  • House Hopper / First Readers / Read and Adopted: March 31, 2025.
  • Filed: April 14, 2025.
  • Current status: House Read and Adopted (adopted by the Georgia House).

Sponsors and related measures

  • Sponsors listed in text: Representatives Charles Martin (49th) and Jan Jones (47th).
  • Additional sponsors (metadata list): Richard Hudson (primary), John H. Rutherford, Mike Levin, Debbie Dingell (note: this metadata mixes names that may be from other jurisdictions).
  • Related/companion measures: S 284 (companion) and HR 859 (companion).

Impact

This is a non-binding, honorific resolution recognizing public service and providing condolences. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative — formally recording the legislature’s appreciation and directing a copy be provided to the family.

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

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