HR580: HR580 Stagmeier, Margaret "Marjy"; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier. It recites her background as a founding partner of the Atlanta real estate firm TriStar, where she developed a housing model aimed at revitalizing low-income apartment communities near struggling elementary schools, and credits that model with helping more than 10,000 families. The resolution also notes her roles leading the nonprofit Star-C and co-chairing the Advisory Board of HouseATL, and mentions two books she has written. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the House's recognition.

• Formally commends Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier for her contributions to affordable housing, community development, and educational support for families.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution names and honors Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier personally. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it references the low-income families and communities served by the housing programs she leads.

As a commendation resolution, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose requirements; its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's work.

• The whereas clauses describe Stagmeier's work as a founding partner of TriStar and her development of a housing model near underperforming elementary schools.
• The whereas clauses state the housing model has affected over 10,000 families and note her leadership of the nonprofit Star-C and HouseATL's Advisory Board.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend her for her contributions to housing, community development, and family support.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

1. 2025-03-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-11House Hopper (House)

• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)Primary sponsor
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)

• affordable housing
• community development
• legislative commendation
• Atlanta housing