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SR 497

Sumner, Michael Ernest; condolences

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Anavitarte and 5 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 497 honors Michael Ernest Sumner, recognizing his community contributions, legal career, and family legacy, impacting Coweta County and Georgia.

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Bill Summary · SR 497

Summary of Senate Resolution 497 (SR 497)

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 497 (SR 497) is a legislative resolution introduced to honor the life and memory of Michael Ernest Sumner, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away on February 22, 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences and recognizes Sumner's contributions to his community, family, and the state.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Life: The resolution acknowledges Michael Ernest Sumner's significant life achievements, including:

    • His birth on February 12, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, and subsequent move to Decatur, Georgia.
    • His educational background, which includes graduating from Lakeside High School, the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, and the University of Georgia Lumpkin School of Law.
    • His legal career, which began at Glover & Davis, continued at Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs, and culminated in establishing his own law practice, Sumner Meeker LLC, in Newnan in 1996.

  • Community Involvement: The resolution highlights Sumner's 16 years of service on the Coweta County Board of Education, including five years as board chair. His contributions include:

    • Founding the Nixon Centre for Performing and Visual Arts.
    • Developing Georgia's first technical charter high school.
    • Implementing a senior tax exemption in Coweta County.

  • Personal Life: It details his family life, including his marriage to Leah for 39 years, their three sons, and a granddaughter. It also notes his deep faith and active participation in Central Baptist Church.

  • Legacy: The resolution concludes by emphasizing Sumner's compassionate nature, his love for family and community, and his passion for sports, particularly Georgia football, Virginia basketball, and the Atlanta Braves.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects the family and friends of Michael Ernest Sumner, as well as the broader community in Coweta County and the state of Georgia, who will remember his contributions and legacy.

Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: March 28, 2025
  • Status: The resolution was read and adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025.
  • Distribution: The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to Sumner's family.

Conclusion

Senate Resolution 497 serves as a formal tribute to Michael Ernest Sumner, celebrating his life, achievements, and the impact he had on his community and family. It reflects the Senate's recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to society and honors their memory in a meaningful way.

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

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