SR748: SR748 Isenhower, Anne and Max Podowitz; condolences

This resolution is a memorial from the Georgia Senate honoring two people rather than a change to state law. It recounts the life of Anne Isenhower, a longtime Dunwoody resident and public relations professional known for mentoring young colleagues and supporting civic causes, and her son Max Podowitz, a freshman at New York University described as a talented guitarist with a gentle and curious spirit. The resolution notes that Max died suddenly in early December, and that Anne died shortly afterward. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to the family. It does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the lives and memory of Anne Isenhower and her son Max Podowitz.
• Recognizes their contributions to their community, including their shared involvement with the Georgia House Rabbit Society and animal welfare causes.
• Extends the Senate's official condolences to the family over the deaths of both individuals.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the family.

This resolution directly names and honors Anne Isenhower and Max Podowitz and is addressed to their surviving family. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a formal expression of sympathy and public recognition from the Georgia Senate. Its practical effect is limited to creating an official record and a keepsake document for the family.

• The whereas clauses describe Anne Isenhower's career in public relations and her civic and mentorship work in Dunwoody, Georgia.
• The whereas clauses describe Max Podowitz as a New York University freshman and guitarist, and note his and Anne's shared work with the Georgia House Rabbit Society.
• The resolved clause has the Senate honor the pair's lives and extend condolences to their family.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the family.

1. 2026-02-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• condolence resolution
• Dunwoody Georgia
• memorial tribute