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House Resolution 580
By: Representatives Evans of the 57
th
, Frye of the 122
nd
, Draper of the 90
th
, and Roberts of
the 52
nd
A RESOLUTION
Commending Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier has long been recognized by her peers as a2
community leader and champion of equitable housing who has dedicated innumerable hours3
of her time and energy toward improving the lives of low-income families; and4
WHEREAS, Marjy is a founding partner of TriStar, a nationally recognized real estate5
investment firm based in Atlanta, where she led efforts to develop a sustainable housing6
model that revitalizes marginalized apartment communities near underperforming elementary7
schools; and8
WHEREAS, this housing model has positively impacted over 10,000 families by creating9
stable, affordable communities and fostering long-term neighborhood investment, thereby10
helping to break cycles of poverty and build generational wealth through pathways to11
home-ownership; and12
WHEREAS, as additional testament to her dedication to the community, Marjy further serves13
as the chair and founder of the nonprofit Star-C as well as the Advisory Board co-chair of14
HouseATL; and15
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WHEREAS, Marjy is also an accomplished author, having written Real Estate Asset
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Management: Executive Strategies for Profit Making and Blighted, a compelling narrative17
on the two-year redevelopment of the Summerdale apartment community; and18
WHEREAS, her unwavering dedication to building community trust and improving lives19
extends beyond housing as she continues to lead with vision and integrity in her mission to20
create safe, healthy, and equitable living environments for underserved populations; and21
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be22
appropriately honored during this special time.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body commend Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier for her exceptional25
contributions to affordable housing, equitable community development, and educational26
support for families as well as extend best wishes for continued success.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to29
Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier.30
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