Georgia CommonsHR 1002: Lamar-Blackwood, Dr. Tammi; condolences
Last action January 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood, a Macon pharmacist and community leader who died in November 2025, and extends condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood of Macon, Georgia, who died on November 28, 2025, by recounting her education, her 29-year career as a pharmacist, and her extensive community and church involvement. The resolution formally states that the House honors her life, extends condolences to her family, friends, church, and community, and expresses gratitude for her professional service. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and legacy of Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood through an official House resolution.
- Extends the House's condolences to her family, church family, and community.
- Expresses gratitude for her decades of work as a community and clinical pharmacist.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors the family of Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood, including her husband, brother, nephew, and other relatives, as well as her church community at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church and her professional and civic organizations in Macon.
Why it matters
While this resolution does not change any law or policy, it provides an official, permanent record from the Georgia General Assembly recognizing Dr. Lamar-Blackwood's career and community contributions, and it results in a formal document being delivered to her family.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble recounts her birth, education, marriage, family, church service, and 29-year pharmacy career.
- The resolving clause states the House honors her life and extends condolences to her family, friends, and community.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the life of Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood; extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, church family, and community; and express profound gratitude for her decades of professional excellence and steadfast commitment to service.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Macon Georgia
- pharmacy profession
- Georgia House of Representatives