HR1233: HR1233 Garing, Debra Leigh Leverett; grand occasion of her 71st birthday; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, sponsored by Representative Leverett, honoring Debra Leigh Leverett Garing on her 71st birthday. The resolution recounts her life story: her birth in Atlanta in 1955, her education at The Westminster Schools, Tufts University, and the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine, and her more than 30 years practicing veterinary medicine in Elkin, North Carolina. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program or funding. It formally congratulates Garing and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. This is a common type of bill in the Georgia General Assembly used to publicly recognize an individual's personal milestone.

• Formally congratulates and commends Debra Leigh Leverett Garing on the occasion of her 71st birthday.
• Recites biographical details about her education, veterinary career, and family in the resolution's whereas clauses.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Garing.
• Does not amend, create, or repeal any section of Georgia law, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill regulating conduct.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Debra Leigh Leverett Garing, along with references to her family members. It has no effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies since it makes no changes to Georgia law.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to formally recognizing Garing's birthday and career, giving her a keepsake copy of the House's commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe Garing's birth, education at The Westminster Schools, Tufts University, and the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine, and her veterinary practice in North Carolina.
• The resolving clause states the House congratulates and commends Garing on her 71st birthday.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Garing.

1. 2026-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• birthday commendation
• veterinary medicine