HR363: HR363 Howard, Anita Reynolds; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes state code. It recognizes Anita Reynolds Howard, who in 2020 became the first African American and female district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit, covering Bibb, Crawford, and Peach counties, winning election with over 70 percent of the vote. The resolution highlights her more than 18 years as a career prosecutor and programs she created, such as the Intake Investigative Unit, Specialized Prosecution Units, R.I.S.E., Genesis Academy, the Anti-Cosleeping Campaign, the Junior Justice League, One Safe Place Macon, and Georgia's first Camp Hope America affiliate. It directs the Clerk of the House to give her a copy of the resolution as a formal record of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Anita Reynolds Howard for her service as district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit.
• States she was the first African American and female district attorney of that circuit, elected in 2020.
• Lists programs she started, including R.I.S.E., Genesis Academy, the Anti-Cosleeping Campaign, and Camp Hope America's Georgia affiliate.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names and honors Anita Reynolds Howard, the district attorney for the Macon Judicial Circuit, which serves Bibb, Crawford, and Peach counties. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or daily life. It serves as an official, public statement from the House of Representatives honoring one public official's career and community programs, giving her formal recognition for her record as a prosecutor.

• The whereas clauses describe Howard's 2020 election as the first African American and female district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit, winning over 70 percent of the vote.
• The whereas clauses describe programs she created, such as the Intake Investigative Unit, Specialized Prosecution Units, and improved grand jury scheduling.
• The resolution clause formally commends her for efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service and wishes her continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)Primary sponsor
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)

• district attorney
• Macon Judicial Circuit
• legislative commendation
• criminal justice