HR860: HR860 Garrett, Marie Lewis; condolences

This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Marie Lewis Garrett, who died on August 10, 2024. It recounts her career in municipal government, including her work with the City of Alpharetta from 1982 to 1993, her role as the first City Manager of Brookhaven from 2012 to 2016, and later consulting and advisory work for several other metro Atlanta cities. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's regret at her passing and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret at the death of Marie Lewis Garrett and honors her life and career.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

This resolution primarily affects the family of Marie Lewis Garrett, who will receive an official copy, and serves as a public record of recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives; it does not impose obligations on the public.

While the resolution has no legal or regulatory effect, it provides a formal, public acknowledgment from the state legislature of a private citizen's public service career in Georgia municipal government, which becomes part of the official House record.

• The resolution recounts Marie Lewis Garrett's birth, family background, and education at the University of Georgia and Georgia State University.
• It details her public service roles with the City of Alpharetta from 1982 to 1993 and as Brookhaven's first City Manager from 2012 to 2016.
• The resolving clause has the House join in honoring her memory and expressing regret at her passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to her family.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)

• memorial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Brookhaven Georgia
• local government leaders