Senate Resolution 22
By: Senators Bearden of the 30th and Brass of the 6th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Scott Justus; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Scott Justus on January 11, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Scott Justus was born on February 24, 1959, in Hendersonville, North Carolina,
a beloved son of James Charles and Roberta Griffin Justus; and
WHEREAS, he was an accomplished entrepreneur who devoted more than 30 years to the
construction industry, building countless quality homes and serving as a member of the
National Association of Home Builders, the Home Builders Association of Georgia, and the
West Georgia Board of Realtors; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Scott Justus was an active member of Villa
Rica First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 34 years, Lisa, and was
blessed with three remarkable children, John, Lauren, and Charles, as well as two wonderful
grandchildren, Grady and Madeline; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Scott Justus will long be remembered for
his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
join in honoring the life and memory of Scott Justus and express their deepest and most
sincere regret at his passing.
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 the family of Scott
Justus.