HR718: HR718 Maxwell, Scott; occasion of his retirement; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Scott Maxwell as he retires. It recounts his career, including co-founding the governmental affairs consulting firm Mathews & Maxwell Inc. in 1997, his work representing clients in industries like agribusiness, construction, healthcare, and transportation, and his earlier public service in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Senator Sam Nunn and the Senate Armed Services Committee. The resolution formally commends Maxwell for his career and congratulates him on his retirement. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Maxwell. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a personal tribute adopted by the House.

• Formally recognizes and commends Scott Maxwell for his decades of career service in government affairs and public service.
• Congratulates Maxwell on his retirement and extends good wishes for his future health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Maxwell.

This resolution directly concerns Scott Maxwell, a governmental affairs consultant, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution has no effect on Georgia law or public policy; it is a symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives honoring one individual's career, similar to many other commendation resolutions passed each session.

• The whereas clauses describe Maxwell's career, including co-founding Mathews & Maxwell Inc. in 1997 and his consulting work across multiple industries.
• The whereas clauses also note his nearly six years of public service in Washington, D.C. working for Senator Sam Nunn and the Senate Armed Services Committee.
• The resolved clause formally commends Maxwell and congratulates him on his retirement.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Maxwell.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)Primary sponsor
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
• Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)

• retirement commendation
• governmental affairs
• House resolution
• Georgia legislature honors