SR279: SR279 Howard, Anita Reynolds; recognize

25 LC 112 3103 Senate Resolution 279 By: Senators Lucas of the 26th, Sims of the 12th, Anderson of the 43rd, Parent of the 44th and Jones II of the 22nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Anita Reynolds Howard, recipient of the 2025 Career1 Women's Network Women of Achievement Award; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Anita Reynolds Howar d has diligently and conscientious ly devoted3 innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community4 and state, as evidenced by her superlative service as district attorney for the Macon Judicial5 Circuit, representing Bibb, Crawford, and Peach counties; and6 WHEREAS, she made history in 2020 upon her election as the first African American and7 female district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit, securing over 70 percent of the vote8 in a decisive victory; and9 WHEREAS, with more than 18 years of service as a career prosecutor, she has implemented10 transformative measures such as the Intake Investigative Unit, Specialized Prosecution Units,11 and improved Grand Jury scheduling; and12 WHEREAS, a firm believer that prosecution alone cannot create a safer community, she has13 further spearheaded R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inspiration by Success in Education), Genesis14 Academy, the Anti-Cosleeping Campaign, the summer Junior Justice League, One Safe Place15 S. R. 279 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3103 Macon, and Camp Hope America's first Georgia affiliate, all of which provide critical16 support to youth, families, and victims of crime; and17 WHEREAS, she has been recognized for her outstanding contributi ons with numerous18 accolades, including two consecutive recognitions from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's19 Child Fatality Review Committee, the 2022 Prevention Award, the Law and Justice Woman20 of the Year Award, and many more; and21 WHEREAS, Anita Reynolds Howard has served with honor and distin ction as district22 attorney, and her vision and unyielding commitment to justice and public safety have set the23 standard for exemplary service; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this25 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 recognize and commend Anita Reynolds Howard upon her receipt of the 2025 Career28 Women's Network Women of Achievement Award and extend the most sincere best wishes29 for continued success.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Anita Reynolds32 Howard.33 S. R. 279 - 2 -