SR 536: Boggs, Chief Justice Michael P.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs, tracing his career from Waycross native and Mercer Law graduate through service as a state representative, a superior court judge who founded a felony drug court program, a Court of Appeals judge, and ultimately Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. The resolution notes that Boggs announced his resignation from the Supreme Court effective March 31, 2025, ending his tenure on the state's highest court. The Senate formally commends him for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his public service career in Georgia government and the judiciary.
• Recites his biography, including his time as a state representative, superior court judge, Court of Appeals judge, and Supreme Court Chief Justice.
• Acknowledges his resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Chief Justice Boggs.

This resolution directly names and honors Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs. It has no regulatory effect on the public, but it reflects the Georgia Senate's formal acknowledgment of a change in leadership on the Supreme Court of Georgia.

The resolution is symbolic and does not change any Georgia law or policy. Its main practical effect is a formal, on-the-record Senate statement marking the end of Chief Justice Boggs's tenure on the Supreme Court, effective March 31, 2025.

• The resolution states Chief Justice Boggs resigned from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025.
• The Senate resolves to recognize and commend him for his service to the State of Georgia.
• The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

1. 2025-04-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
2. 2025-04-02Senate Hopper (Senado)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Patrocinador principal
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)

• Georgia Supreme Court
• judicial resignations
• legislative honors
• Chief Justice Michael Boggs