HR 1762: Pete, Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize the life of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete, who died on March 9, 2026, at age 60. It recounts his upbringing in Augusta, his service in the United States Marine Corps, his legal education and career as an attorney practicing criminal defense and personal injury law, and his family life with his wife Nicola Cummings. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House honors his memory and expresses condolences to his family, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his relatives.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete.
• Expresses the House's condolences to Pete's family and loved ones following his death on March 9, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pete's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic tribute recorded in the House's official proceedings.

This resolution directly names and affects the family of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete, including his wife Nicola Cummings, his brothers, nieces, nephews, and other relatives, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the copy for distribution.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing the Pete family with an official state document recognizing his life and service, and placing that recognition in the House's public record.

• The resolution recites Pete's biography, including his birth in Killeen, Texas, his upbringing in Augusta, and his education at Augusta College, the University of Florida, and the University of Georgia School of Law.
• It notes his military service in the United States Marine Corps, including his later role as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, and his legal career including founding the Pete Law Firm.
• The resolved clause states the House honors his memory and offers condolences to his family.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• memorial resolution
• Augusta Georgia