Georgia CommonsHR 1034: Crews, Reba Highsmith; honoring the life; condolences
Last action January 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Reba Highsmith Crews, who worked about 50 years for the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office, and offers condolences to her family.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes and honors Reba Highsmith Crews, a longtime employee of the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office who served under four different tax commissioners over roughly 50 years. The resolution states the House's appreciation for her character, service, and impact on her community, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. It is a statement of memory and gratitude rather than a policy action.
What the bill does
- Formally honors and celebrates the life of Reba Highsmith Crews on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recognizes her roughly 50 years of service to the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office and its four tax commissioners.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law or fund any program.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the family of Reba Highsmith Crews, who will receive a copy of it, and reflects on her service to the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office and the citizens of Brantley County.
Why it matters
While it has no legal or financial effect, the resolution creates an official public record in the Georgia House recognizing a longtime local public servant's decades of work in county tax administration and offers formal condolences to her family.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Reba Highsmith Crews's approximately 50 years of service to the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office under four tax commissioners.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor and celebrate her life and impact.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to her family.
From the bill
“Mrs. Crews dedicated at least 50 years of Service to the Brantley County Tax Commissioners office and to the citizens of Brantley County”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- John Corbett (R, HD-174)
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- Brantley County
- tax commissioner
- local government service