HR1034: HR1034 Crews, Reba Highsmith; honoring the life; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the memory of Reba Highsmith Crews, who worked for at least 50 years in the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office, serving under four different tax commissioners. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement recognizing her service and character. The House resolves to honor and celebrate her life and express gratitude for her contributions to her family and community. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her family.

• Formally honors the life and legacy of Reba Highsmith Crews on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States that she served at least 50 years in the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office under four different tax commissioners.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a symbolic tribute.

The resolution directly concerns the family of Reba Highsmith Crews and the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office, where she worked for decades. It has no regulatory or financial effect on the broader public.

For the family and community of Reba Highsmith Crews, the resolution provides an official, public acknowledgment of her decades of public service in Brantley County and offers a lasting record of the legislature's condolences and recognition.

• The resolution recites her decades of service to the Brantley County Tax Commissioner's office, naming the four tax commissioners she served under.
• The operative resolving clause has the House honor and celebrate her life and express gratitude for her impact.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.

1. 2026-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-16House Hopper (House)

• John Corbett (R, HD-174)Primary sponsor
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)

• memorial resolution
• Brantley County
• tax commissioner's office
• Georgia House of Representatives