HR1426: HR1426 Garber, Mickey; commend

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Mickey Garber, a lifelong resident of Clayton County. The resolution recounts his life story: his education in Clayton County schools, his time working on his family's egg farm, his service in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969, his years in Las Vegas managing a pool concession and working as a craps dealer, and his return to Rex, Georgia in 1980 to help run his family's nursery business until it closed in 2008. The resolution highlights his ongoing volunteer efforts after retirement, including keeping his neighborhood litter free, beautification projects, donating vegetables, and supporting a local block party. It formally honors him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and honors Mickey Garber for his life of service and community involvement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Garber.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

This resolution primarily affects Mickey Garber, the Clayton County resident it honors. It has no direct legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal, formally recording the House of Representatives' recognition of one individual's military service and decades of volunteer work in his community.

• The whereas clauses recount Garber's biography, including his birth date, education, Army service from 1967 to 1969, and career history.
• The first resolving clause states that the House of Representatives recognizes and honors Mickey Garber for his service and community commitment.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Garber.

1. 2026-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• commemorative resolution
• Clayton County
• military veterans
• community service