SR20: SR20 Peed, Honorable F. Gates; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Honorable F. Gates Peed, who spent 42 years as a member of the Georgia State Bar and served as a judge for the Town of Oliver, the Town of Newington, Bulloch County, and the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit Superior Court, becoming Chief Judge in 2018. The resolution notes that Peed led the judicial circuit through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and rapid population growth in the counties the circuit serves, and that he retired from the bench at the end of 2024. The Senate commends him for his public service and wishes him well in retirement. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Honorable F. Gates Peed for his service as a judge in Georgia's Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.
• States the Senate's congratulations on his retirement from the bench at the end of 2024.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Peed.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no legal effect beyond the honor itself.

The resolution directly names and honors the Honorable F. Gates Peed. It also touches the Georgia Senate, which adopts the resolution, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution to him.

This resolution has no effect on Georgia law or public policy; it is a formal statement of appreciation. Its practical effect is limited to an official record of recognition and a printed copy given to Peed to mark his retirement.

• The whereas clauses describe Peed's 42 years as a Georgia State Bar member and his judicial service in Oliver, Newington, Bulloch County, and the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, where he became Chief Judge in 2018.
• The resolution notes he served the circuit for 24 years, including through disruptions caused by COVID-19 and rapid population growth, before retiring at the end of 2024.
• The resolving clause has the Senate commend and congratulate Peed and wish him continued health and happiness.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Peed.

1. 2025-01-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)Primary sponsor
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• judicial retirement
• Ogeechee Judicial Circuit
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Bulloch County courts