Georgia CommonsHR 1426: Garber, Mickey; commend
Last action February 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Mickey Garber of Rex, Georgia, a longtime Clayton County resident and Army veteran, for his community service and volunteer work.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Mickey Garber, a lifelong Clayton County resident born in 1947, for his life of service to his community. It recounts his education at Jonesboro High School, his time working on his family's egg farm, his Army service from 1967 to 1969, his years managing a pool concession and working as a craps dealer in Las Vegas, and his return to Rex, Georgia in 1980 to help run his family's nursery business until it closed in 2008. The resolution highlights his volunteer efforts since retiring, including keeping his neighborhood litter free, beautifying Amberwood Estates, donating homegrown vegetables, and supporting a neighborhood block party. It formally honors him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Garber.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors Mickey Garber for his community service and personal history on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mickey Garber.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; the resolution is a ceremonial honor with no binding legal effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mickey Garber, a Clayton County resident. It has no broader regulatory effect and does not impose obligations on any other group, agency, or business in Georgia.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. It serves as a formal, public statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing one individual's community contributions, which becomes part of the official legislative record.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Garber's biography, including his education, Army service from 1967 to 1969, and career history in Las Vegas and in his family's nursery business.
- The resolved clause formally honors Garber for his service and community commitment.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Garber with an appropriate copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“Mickey is a pillar of the community and for all his hard work has become affectionately known as the "Mayor" of Rex, Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Clayton County
- military veterans
- community service