Georgia CommonsSR 748: Isenhower, Anne and Max Podowitz; condolences
Last action February 11, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the memory of Anne Isenhower, a Dunwoody public relations professional, and her son Max Podowitz, who both died within a short time of each other in December.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Anne Isenhower, a longtime Dunwoody resident and public relations professional known for mentoring young colleagues and supporting civic and human rights causes, and her son Max Podowitz, a freshman at New York University described as a talented guitarist. The resolution notes that Max died suddenly in early December and that Anne died shortly afterward. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to the family. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement; its only operative effect is the formal expression of the Senate's condolences and the instruction to share a copy with the family.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Senate honors the lives and memory of Anne Isenhower and Max Podowitz.
- Recognizes their community contributions and the causes they supported, including animal welfare through the Georgia House Rabbit Society.
- Extends the Senate's sincere regret at their passing to the family.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names the family of Anne Isenhower and Max Podowitz, who will receive a copy of it. It has no legal effect on any other group, agency, or member of the public.
Why it matters
The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing the family a formal, public expression of recognition and sympathy from the Georgia Senate for their loss.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate honors the lives and memory of Anne Isenhower and Max Podowitz and recognizes their community contributions.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the family.
From the bill
“the sudden and tragic loss of Max Podowitz in early December was a devastating blow to his family and community, and the profound grief that followed led, shortly thereafter, to the passing of Anne Isenhower”
“the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Anne Isenhower and Max Podowitz”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- memorial resolution
- Dunwoody
- condolences