HR1762: HR1762 Pete, Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the death of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete, who passed away on March 9, 2026, at age 60. It recounts his life story: his birth in Texas, his upbringing in Augusta, his service in the United States Marine Corps, his legal education at the University of Georgia School of Law, his later Marine Corps service as a Judge Advocate General officer, and his legal career in Georgia including founding his own law firm. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally resolves that the House honors his memory and extends condolences to his family, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives honors the life and memory of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete.
• Expresses the House's condolences to his family and loved ones.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
• Recites biographical details about his military service, legal career, and family as the basis for the tribute.

The resolution directly names and honors the family of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete, including his wife Nicola Cummings and other relatives. It also directs an administrative task to the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its practical impact is symbolic and personal: it creates an official House record honoring Pete's service and provides his family with a formal copy of the tribute.

• The resolved clause states that the House honors Pete's life and memory and expresses condolences to his family and loved ones.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to his family.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) details his birth, education, Marine Corps service as an infantryman and later as a JAG officer, and legal career in Georgia.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor

• legislative tribute
• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• military veterans