--- title: HR 363. Howard, Anita Reynolds; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr363 cite_as: HR 363, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr363 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr363.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr363/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70690 date: 2025-02-21 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. 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Howard, Anita Reynolds; commend ## Text House Resolution 363 By: Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Herring of the 145th, Jones of the 143rd, Griffin of the 149th, and Washburn of the 144th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Anita Reynolds Howard; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Anita Reynolds Howard has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state, as evidenced by her superlative service as district attorney for the Macon Judicial Circuit, representing Bibb, Crawford, and Peach counties; and WHEREAS, she made history in 2020 upon her election as the first African American and female district attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit, securing over 70 percent of the vote in a decisive victory; and WHEREAS, with more than 18 years of service as a career prosecutor, she has implemented transformative measures such as the Intake Investigative Unit, Specialized Prosecution Units, and improved Grand Jury scheduling; and WHEREAS, a firm believer that prosecution alone cannot create a safer community, she has further spearheaded R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inspiration by Success in Education), Genesis Academy, the Anti-Cosleeping Campaign, the summer Junior Justice League, One Safe Place Macon, and Camp Hope America's first Georgia affiliate, all of which provide critical support to youth, families, and victims of crime; and WHEREAS, she has been recognized for her outstanding contributions with numerous accolades, including two consecutive recognitions from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Child Fatality Review Committee, the 2022 Prevention Award, the Law and Justice Woman of the Year Award, and many more; and WHEREAS, Anita Reynolds Howard has served with honor and distinction as district attorney, and her vision and unyielding commitment to justice and public safety have set the standard for exemplary service; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 Anita Reynolds Howard. ## 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 formally commends Anita Reynolds Howard, the district attorney for the Macon Judicial Circuit, for her career as a prosecutor and community programs. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-21) - Sponsors: Miriam Paris, Tangie Herring, Anissa Jones, Floyd Griffin, Dale Washburn - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70690 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr363.md?full=1