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HR 823: Boggs, Chief Justice Michael P.; commend

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House Resolution 823

By: Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Burchett of the 176th, Burns of the 159th, McDonald III of the 26th, LaHood of the 175th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the people of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a native of Waycross, Chief Justice Boggs earned his undergraduate degree in political science and psychology from Georgia Southern College before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the Mercer University School of Law, where he distinguished himself as a member of the Moot Court Board, the ABA/Law School Division moot court competition team, and the Order of Barristers; and

WHEREAS, after beginning his legal career in Atlanta, he returned to Waycross to establish a general civil trial practice, focusing on personal injury, domestic relations, and real estate matters while serving concurrently as a county attorney, special assistant attorney general, and counsel to the regional Development Authority; and

WHEREAS, in 2000, he was elected to the Georgia General Assembly as a State Representative, where he served with distinction on the Judiciary, Public Safety, and Government Affairs committees; chaired the Probate Law and Elections Law subcommittees; and was honored as the Outstanding Freshman Member of the General Assembly by the Legislative Alumni Association in 2002; and

WHEREAS, Chief Justice Boggs began his judicial career as a superior court judge, founding and presiding over his circuit's felony drug court program before being appointed to the Court of Appeals of Georgia in 2012; and

WHEREAS, on December 7, 2016, Governor Nathan Deal appointed him to the Supreme Court of Georgia, where he was subsequently re-elected without opposition in 2018 and 2024, and in 2022, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as chief justice; and

WHEREAS, after years of exemplary service, Chief Justice Boggs has announced his resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, marking the conclusion of his tenure on the state's highest court; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors. 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 Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs.