--- title: HR 1002. Lamar-Blackwood, Dr. Tammi; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1002 cite_as: HR 1002, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1002 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1002.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1002/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72151 date: 2026-01-12 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Lamar-Blackwood, Dr. Tammi; condolences ## Text House Resolution 1002 By: Representatives Jones of the 143rd, Herring of the 145th, McQueen of the 61st, McClain of the 109th, and Berry of the 56th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, legacy, and service of Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood was born on January 2, 1971, in Macon, Georgia, to Booker T. Lamar and the late Dorothy Allen Lamar, and she remained a beloved daughter, wife, family member, friend, and community servant throughout her life; and WHEREAS, she departed this life on November 28, 2025, leaving her family, church, and community with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss; and WHEREAS, she was united in marriage to Dr. Kimathi Blackwood on September 20, 2014, and shared her life with a devoted family, including her brother, Keith A. Lamar Sr. of Conyers, Georgia; her nephew, Keith A. Lamar Jr., Esq., and his wife, Adrienne Thomas Lamar, of Mableton, Georgia; her aunt, Dorothy Card; and a host of cousins and extended relatives who cherished her dearly; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lamar-Blackwood was a faithful lifelong member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Macon, Georgia, where she served diligently on the Steward Board, sang in the St. Paul Choir, contributed to the Christian Education Department, supported the First-Aid Committee, and volunteered joyfully with any ministry in need; and WHEREAS, she received her early education at Mount de Sales Academy, graduating in the Class of 1989, and continued her academic pursuits at Wesleyan College and the University of Georgia before earning her Doctor of Pharmacy from Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy in 1996; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lamar-Blackwood began her distinguished career as a pharmacy intern at Revco Pharmacy (now CVS Health), later serving patients across Middle Georgia and surrounding counties for 29 years at Revco, CVS, Kroger, and Regency Hospital; and WHEREAS, throughout her professional journey, she excelled as a board-certified community and clinical pharmacist, fulfilling roles as floating pharmacist, staff pharmacist, and pharmacy manager, consistently demonstrating compassion, precision, and unwavering dedication to patient care; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lamar-Blackwood was a proud and engaged member of numerous organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter—initiated March 8, 1998, and recognized as a Silver Star Soror; contributed meaningfully to the Federated Women of America (now the General Federation of Women's Clubs) and The Links, Incorporated, Macon Chapter; and served as Black K.A.R.E. Chair (Kidney Awareness Resources Education); and WHEREAS, she further extended her leadership and service through involvement in the Middle Georgia Chapter of the FAMU Alumni Association, Unrestricted Praise Gospel Choir, Macon-Middle Georgia Minority Pharmacists, the Georgia Pharmacy Association, the Golden Girls Prayer Group, several community prayer circles, and the Belvedere Manor-Weaver Heights Neighborhood Association; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lamar-Blackwood lived a life of purpose, faith, sisterhood, and service, leaving a powerful legacy that continues to inspire all who knew her; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments, community impact, and cherished memory of this remarkable Georgian be recognized and honored by this body. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-12) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-12) - Sponsors: Anissa Jones, Tangie Herring, Mekyah McQueen, Dewey McClain, Bryce Berry - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72151 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1002.md?full=1