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HR 860: Garrett, Marie Lewis; condolences

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House Resolution 860

By: Representatives Martin of the 49th and Jones of the 47th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Marie Lewis Garrett; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Marie Lewis Garrett on August 10, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Marie Lewis Garrett was born on October 20, 1953, on Governors Island, New York, a beloved daughter of Russell and Maria Lewis; and

WHEREAS, she was immensely proud of her father's distinguished military service, honoring his memory by laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, and she deeply cherished her mother's Austrian heritage, maintaining close ties with her European relatives and speaking fluent German; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated public servant, Marie Lewis Garrett earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and received a Master of Science from Georgia State University's College of Public and Urban Affairs in 1985; and

WHEREAS, she began her distinguished public service career with the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, where she served from 1982 to 1993 in multiple leadership roles, including Director of Planning and Community Development from February 1982 to May 1989, Assistant City Administrator from May 1989 to May 1991, and City Administrator for Development from May 1991 to March 1993; and

WHEREAS, she later played a pivotal role in the planning and development of numerous municipalities throughout metro Atlanta, serving as the first City Manager of Brookhaven, Georgia, from December 2012 to January 2016 and consulting for the cities of Powder Springs, Stone Mountain, Roswell, Dunwoody, and Sandy Springs through her firm, Marie Garrett Consulting Inc.; and

WHEREAS, throughout her career, she held key roles such as Special Advisor to the Mayor of Canton, Interim City Manager for Johns Creek, Consultant for the City of Milton, and Vice President of Development at Harry's Farmers Market Inc., where she handled governmental affairs and legislative lobbying at the federal, state, and local levels; and

WHEREAS, she was united in love and marriage to her husband of 46 years, Steve, and was blessed with three remarkable sons, Stephen, Zachary, and Matthew, and three cherished grandchildren, Rachael, Grady, and Julia, who knew her affectionately as "Oma."

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Marie Lewis Garrett and express their deepest and most sincere regret at her passing. 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 the family of Marie Lewis Garrett.