--- title: SR 1016. McCaskey, Dr. Xavier Marquis; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1016 cite_as: SR 1016, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1016 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1016.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1016/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74349 date: 2026-03-25 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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McCaskey, Dr. Xavier Marquis; condolences ## Text Senate Resolution 1016 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd, Parent of the 44th, Orrock of the 36th, Harrell of the 40th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, service, and distinguished achievements of Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey is a highly respected multidisciplinary clinician, military veteran, and Naturopathic Practitioner with more than 30 years of exemplary service, whose work has significantly advanced the fields of integrated behavioral health and whole-person healing; and WHEREAS, as a pioneer in Integrated Behavioral Health, Dr. McCaskey has demonstrated extraordinary expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including psychoanalysis, psychometry, psychopharmacology, infectious diseases, and educational psychology, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of mental and physical wellness; and WHEREAS, in 1993, he co-founded the Healing Minds Institute alongside his late wife, the esteemed Dr. Ronisha Anderson McCaskey, establishing a legacy rooted in holistic, culturally responsive, and transformative care that continues to impact countless individuals and families; and WHEREAS, Dr. McCaskey has continually expanded his knowledge and professional excellence through advanced academic achievement, earning a Diploma in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Naturopathic Medicine (2026); a Master of Science in Infectious Diseases (2026); a Master of Science in Psychopharmacology (2026); a Master of Science in Educational Psychology (2024); a Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Counseling and Human Services from Andersonville Seminary (2009); and a Master of Science in Counseling from Capella University (2011); and WHEREAS, his clinical and scientific specializations include naturopathic medicine utilizing elemental thermal therapy for somatic restoration and nervous system regulation, psychopharmacology, infectious disease integration, educational psychology and psychometry, and clinical sexology, through which he has improved diagnostic precision and treatment outcomes for diverse populations; and WHEREAS, as Chief Executive Officer of the Ronisha Anderson McCaskey Natural Healing Institute, Dr. McCaskey continues to honor and advance the enduring legacy of his late wife by promoting innovative, holistic approaches to health and wellness; and WHEREAS, his commitment to community service is evident through decades of frontline work in gang intervention, criminal justice reform, and culturally centered healing initiatives, as well as his active membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and the Association of Black Psychologists; and WHEREAS, Dr. McCaskey has also demonstrated distinguished military service, serving his nation honorably as a Captain in the United States Coast Guard, a Captain in the United States Army, and an Ensign in the United States Navy, exemplifying leadership, discipline, and dedication across multiple branches of the Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, his life's work is deeply inspired by and dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Dr. Ronisha Anderson McCaskey, whose vision and brilliance helped shape his philosophy and mission to develop the "Complete Man" through holistic healing and personal transformation; and WHEREAS, Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey's unwavering commitment to service, scholarship, leadership, and community advancement has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues, patients, and communities throughout the nation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey for his outstanding contributions to healthcare, military service, and community leadership, and extend their sincerest appreciation for his enduring impact on the lives of others. 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 Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey, a clinician and military veteran, for his career in integrated behavioral health and community service. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-25) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-25) - Sponsors: Ed Harbison, Michael Rhett, Elena Parent, Nan Orrock, Sally Harrell, David Lucas - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74349 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1016.md?full=1