Georgia CommonsHR 1375: Lowman, Patricia; retirement; commend
Last action February 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Patricia Lowman for her four decades of service on the Waverly Hall City Council as she retires.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Patricia 'Pat' Harris Lowman, who served on the Waverly Hall, Georgia city council for forty consecutive years after first being elected in 1984, holding roles including director of public safety, Mayor Pro Tem, Chief Financial Officer, and occasional acting mayor. The resolution recounts her contributions, such as helping build a full-time police department and a modern fire department, and supporting construction of a community recreation center. The House resolves to commend her service, congratulate her on retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Patricia Lowman for her 40 years of service on the Waverly Hall City Council.
- Congratulates her on her retirement and extends wishes for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lowman.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Patricia Lowman. It also references the Waverly Hall city government, its police and fire departments, and Harris County residents who benefited from services she oversaw during her council tenure.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to formally recording the Georgia House's appreciation for one local official's decades of public service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Lowman's 40 years on the Waverly Hall City Council from 1985 through 2025, during which she was elected ten times.
- The resolution notes her roles as director of public safety, Mayor Pro Tem, Chief Financial Officer, and occasional acting mayor.
- The resolving clause commends her service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Lowman.
From the bill
“she was first elected to the Waverly Hall City Council in 1984, serving for forty consecutive years from 1985 until the end of 2025, being elected ten times”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- local government
- Waverly Hall
- retirement honors