SR 1005 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Garrett, Mayor Patti; recognize

This bill is a Senate resolution recognizing and commending Mayor Patti Garrett on her retirement from public service. It acknowledges her 16 years of leadership in Decatur, Georgia, including her work on the City Commission and her tenure as mayor, where she oversaw projects like the purchase of Legacy Park and initiatives to improve downtown development and school safety. The resolution formally congratulates her on retiring and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Mayor Garrett. This is a ceremonial measure intended to honor her contributions rather than enact new policy or change laws.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Committee
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Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
11 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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