--- title: HR 1426. Garber, Mickey; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1426 cite_as: HR 1426, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1426 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1426.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1426/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73451 date: 2026-02-19 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1425.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1427.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1426.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1426 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-19 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Sandra Scott - Rhonda Burnough - Eric Bell - Viola Davis text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1426/2025 upstream_id: 2120640 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Clayton County - military veterans - community service --- # HR 1426. Garber, Mickey; commend ## Text House Resolution 1426 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring Mickey Garber; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mickey Garber is a lifelong resident of Clayton County whose life reflects unwavering service, community devotion, and the quiet strength of a man deeply rooted in the place he calls home; and WHEREAS, born on November 30, 1947, Mr. Garber began his education at East Clayton Elementary School and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1965, where he was voted "Friendliest" by his classmates - an early testament to the character and kindness that would define his life; and WHEREAS, he worked on his family's egg farm until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1967; and WHEREAS, during his service from 1967 to 1969, he distinguished himself by earning the highest physical training score in his platoon, demonstrating exceptional discipline and commitment to duty; and WHEREAS, after completing his military service, Mr. Garber spent several years in Las Vegas, where he managed the swimming pool concession at the Circus Circus Hotel and worked as a craps dealer; and WHEREAS, in 1980, he returned home to Rex, Georgia, to support his parents' expanding nursery business, where he remained a dedicated part of the operation until its closing in 2008; and WHEREAS, after retiring from the nursery business, Mr. Garber has continued to serve his community with the same spirit that has guided him throughout his life; and WHEREAS, he is actively involved in neighborhood and county improvement efforts, contributing his time, energy, and leadership to the betterment of Clayton County; and WHEREAS, his good deeds include, but are not limited to, ensuring the neighborhood remains litter free, beatification efforts around Amberwood Estates, generously growing and donating vegetables, and supporting the Oakwood Trails NHW annual backnschool back2basics block party; and WHEREAS, Mickey is a pillar of the community and for all his hard work has become affectionately known as the "Mayor" of Rex, Georgia; and WHEREAS, his story stands as an example of the values that strengthen our state– dedication, humility, and a genuine desire to make one's home a better place. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and honor Mickey Garber for a lifetime of hard work, honorable service, and steadfast commitment to his community. 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 Mickey Garber. ## 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 Mickey Garber of Rex, Georgia, a longtime Clayton County resident and Army veteran, for his community service and volunteer work. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-19) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Rhonda Burnough, Eric Bell, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73451 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1426.md?full=1