Georgia CommonsSR 1016: McCaskey, Dr. Xavier Marquis; condolences
Last action March 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey, a clinician and military veteran, for his career in integrated behavioral health and community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey, described as a multidisciplinary clinician, military veteran, and naturopathic practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in integrated behavioral health. The resolution recounts his academic credentials, his co-founding of the Healing Minds Institute in 1993, his role as CEO of the Ronisha Anderson McCaskey Natural Healing Institute, his military service across the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy, and his community work in gang intervention and criminal justice reform. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. McCaskey.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey for his contributions to healthcare, military service, and community leadership.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. McCaskey.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia Senate's formal recognition of Dr. McCaskey's career into the public record and provides him with an official memento of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) details Dr. McCaskey's education, career, and military service across the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Dr. McCaskey for his healthcare, military, and community contributions.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. McCaskey.
From the bill
“Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey is a highly respected multidisciplinary clinician, military veteran, and Naturopathic Practitioner with more than 30 years of exemplary service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- honoring individuals
- military veterans
- behavioral health