SR1016: SR1016 McCaskey, Dr. Xavier Marquis; condolences

This is a commendatory resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey, described as a multidisciplinary clinician, military veteran, and naturopathic practitioner with more than 30 years of service in integrated behavioral health and whole-person healing. The resolution recounts his academic credentials, his co-founding of the Healing Minds Institute with his late wife Dr. Ronisha Anderson McCaskey, his military service in the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy, and his community work in gang intervention and criminal justice reform. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey for his contributions to healthcare, military service, and community leadership.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. McCaskey.
• Recites his professional, academic, and military background as the basis for the Senate's recognition.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Xavier Marquis McCaskey. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

This resolution is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to the Senate's formal recognition of one individual and the delivery of a commemorative copy to him.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. McCaskey's clinical career, academic degrees, and military service in the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend him for his contributions to healthcare, military service, and community leadership.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-23Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• Senate resolution
• military veterans
• healthcare recognition
• community service honors