Georgia CommonsHR 363: Howard, Anita Reynolds; commend
Last action February 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Anita Reynolds Howard, the district attorney for the Macon Judicial Circuit, for her career as a prosecutor and community programs.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead, it recognizes Anita Reynolds Howard, district attorney for the Macon Judicial Circuit covering Bibb, Crawford, and Peach counties, for her career achievements. The resolution highlights her 2020 election as the circuit's first African American and female district attorney, her more than 18 years as a prosecutor, and programs she started such as the Intake Investigative Unit and R.I.S.E. The resolution formally commends her service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It is a symbolic statement of appreciation with no binding legal effect on state law, funding, or agencies.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Anita Reynolds Howard for her service as district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or agency requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Anita Reynolds Howard, district attorney for the Macon Judicial Circuit (Bibb, Crawford, and Peach counties). It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places the House of Representatives' formal appreciation for Howard's prosecutorial career and community programs on the public record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Howard's election in 2020 as the first African American and female district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit and her prosecutorial initiatives.
- The resolved clause formally commends Howard for her service and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Howard.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Anita Reynolds Howard for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- district attorney
- Macon Judicial Circuit
- Georgia House of Representatives