Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 718: Maxwell, Scott; occasion of his retirement; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Scott Maxwell, a longtime governmental affairs consultant, on his retirement, honoring his decades of work in public policy and government relations.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Scott Maxwell as he retires. It does not change any law; instead it recounts his career, including co-founding the governmental affairs consulting firm Mathews & Maxwell Inc. in 1997, his work representing clients in industries like agribusiness, healthcare, and transportation, and his earlier public service in Washington, D.C. with United States Senator Sam Nunn and the Senate Armed Services Committee. The resolution formally commends Maxwell for his career and offers well wishes for his retirement. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Maxwell, which is a standard closing step for this type of commemorative resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Scott Maxwell for his decades of career service in government affairs consulting and public service.
- Congratulates Maxwell on his retirement and extends good wishes for his future health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Maxwell.
- Makes no changes to Georgia law, as it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill creating rules or funding.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Scott Maxwell, a governmental affairs consultant. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the symbolic recognition of one individual's career.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic, marking the Georgia House of Representatives' formal acknowledgment of a private citizen's long career in government relations and public service.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Maxwell's career, including co-founding Mathews & Maxwell Inc. in 1997 and his prior service with United States Senator Sam Nunn.
- The resolved clause formally commends Maxwell and offers congratulations on his retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Maxwell.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Scott Maxwell for his decades of exemplary career service; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-27)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-33)
- Steve Tarvin (R, HD-2)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- retirement honor
- government affairs
- Georgia House of Representatives