Senate Resolution 1005
By: Senators Parent of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st, Goodman of the 8th, Harrell of the 40th,
Anderson of the 43rd and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Mayor Patti Garrett upon her retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Mayor Patti Garrett has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare
of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced
dramatically by her superlative 16 years of service to the City of Decatur, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after moving to Oakhurst in 2001, she became deeply involved in her
community, serving on the board of the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association, participating
in the Oakhurst Community Garden, and chairing the Oakhurst Tour of Homes; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, Mayor Garrett was sworn in as a member of the Decatur City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure on the commission, she spearheaded several important
developments across the City of Decatur, including a renewed focused on attracting
businesses and increasing density downtown, planning new land use for parking lots,
implementing Safe Routes to school, and expanding the city's use of new technology and
social media platforms; and
WHEREAS, she was elected Mayor of Decatur in 2016 and proudly led the city to the
purchase of Legacy Park within her first year of service, in addition to countless other
notable achievements; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Garrett has served with honor and distinction with the City of Decatur,
and her vision and unyielding commitment will be sorely missed upon the occasion of her
retirement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Mayor Patti Garrett for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate her upon the grand occasion
of her retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and
happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mayor Patti
Garrett.