HR 580: Stagmeier, Margaret "Marjy"; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier, a founding partner of the Atlanta real estate firm TriStar. The text describes her work developing a housing model that revitalizes apartment communities near struggling elementary schools, which it says has helped over 10,000 families find stable, affordable housing and build wealth through paths to homeownership. The resolution also notes her roles as chair and founder of the nonprofit Star-C and as co-chair of the Advisory Board of HouseATL, along with her writing, including a book on real estate asset management and a narrative about redeveloping the Summerdale apartment community. The House formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her work in affordable housing and community development.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Stagmeier.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements, since it is a commendation resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code.

The resolution directly names and honors Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier. It also references the low-income families and marginalized apartment communities affected by her housing redevelopment work, as well as the nonprofit Star-C and the HouseATL advisory group she is involved with.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, on-the-record statement of recognition from the House of Representatives and a printed copy given to Stagmeier, without creating any new rights, funding, or obligations.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Stagmeier's work as a founding partner of TriStar and her role developing housing near underperforming elementary schools.
• It states her housing model has affected over 10,000 families and cites her leadership roles with Star-C and HouseATL.
• The operative resolving clause commends her for contributions to affordable housing, community development, and educational support for families.
• A further clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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• Stacey Evans (D, HD-57)Primary sponsor
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
• Saira Draper (D, HD-90)
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-52)

• affordable housing
• community development
• legislative commendation
• Atlanta housing