HR1597: HR1597 Carr, Brad; exemplary leadership as Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Brad Carr for his service as Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce during 2025-26. It recounts his background as a corporate law attorney and former managing partner at Andersen, Tate & Carr in Duluth, his education and teaching at the University of Georgia, his church and community involvement, and his recognition by the Boy Scouts of Gwinnett County. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Carr for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally commends Brad Carr for his service as Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in 2025-26.
• Recites biographical details about Carr's legal career, education, and community involvement as the basis for the honor.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Carr.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements, as is typical of a commendation resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Brad Carr, an attorney and Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce leader. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its only real-world consequence is that Brad Carr receives an official copy recognizing his community and civic contributions from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Carr's legal career at Andersen, Tate & Carr, his University of Georgia education, and his community and church involvement.
• The resolved clause states the House commends Carr for his public service and extends wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Carr.

1. 2026-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
• Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)

• commendation resolution
• Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
• Georgia House of Representatives