HR 1426: Garber, Mickey; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Mickey Garber, a lifelong Clayton County resident born in 1947, for his life of service to his community. It recounts his education at Jonesboro High School, his time working on his family's egg farm, his Army service from 1967 to 1969, his years managing a pool concession and working as a craps dealer in Las Vegas, 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 volunteer efforts since retiring, including keeping his neighborhood litter free, beautifying Amberwood Estates, donating homegrown vegetables, and supporting a neighborhood block party. It formally honors him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Garber.

• Formally recognizes and honors Mickey Garber for his community service and personal history on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mickey Garber.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; the resolution is a ceremonial honor with no binding legal effect.

The resolution directly names and honors Mickey Garber, a Clayton County resident. It has no broader regulatory effect and does not impose obligations on any other group, agency, or business in Georgia.

This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. It serves as a formal, public statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing one individual's community contributions, which becomes part of the official legislative record.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Garber's biography, including his education, Army service from 1967 to 1969, and career history in Las Vegas and in his family's nursery business.
• The resolved clause formally honors Garber for his service and community commitment.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Garber with an appropriate copy of the resolution.

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

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

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