HR112: HR112 McCoy, Darin; outstanding public service; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Darin McCoy for his career in public service. It recounts his roles within the Georgia Council of Probate Judges, including serving as president and currently as Secretary-Treasurer, and his 2016 term as president of the Constitutional Officers of Georgia, a group representing the state's sheriffs, superior court clerks, tax commissioners, and probate judges. The resolution also notes his work as an instructor for the University of Georgia's Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, training probate court judges and clerks statewide, and states he will have served 36 years in office upon completing his current term in 2028. The House resolves to commend McCoy and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Darin McCoy for his public service on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States factual background about McCoy's leadership roles in the Georgia Council of Probate Judges and the Constitutional Officers of Georgia.
• Notes his work teaching probate court judges and clerks through the University of Georgia's Institute of Continuing Judicial Education.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to McCoy.

The resolution directly names Darin McCoy, a Georgia probate judge, and references the Georgia Council of Probate Judges, the Constitutional Officers of Georgia, and the University of Georgia's Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, where he has served.

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, a formal statement from the House recognizing an individual's career of public service.

• The whereas clauses describe McCoy's roles in the Georgia Council of Probate Judges, including terms as president and current Secretary-Treasurer.
• The resolution notes his 2016 presidency of the Constitutional Officers of Georgia, representing sheriffs, superior court clerks, tax commissioners, and probate judges.
• It states he will have served 36 years in office upon completing his current term in 2028.
• The resolving clause commends McCoy and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• probate judges
• public service recognition