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House Resolution 823
By: Representatives Meeks of the 178
th
, Burchett of the 176
th
, Burns of the 159
th
, McDonald
III of the 26
th
, LaHood of the 175
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs has long been recognized by the citizens of this2
state for the vital role he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the3
welfare of the people of Georgia; and4
WHEREAS, a native of Waycross, Chief Justice Boggs earned his undergraduate degree in5
political science and psychology from Georgia Southern College before obtaining his Juris6
Doctor from the Mercer University School of Law, where he distinguished himself as a7
member of the Moot Court Board, the ABA/Law School Division moot court competition8
team, and the Order of Barristers; and9
WHEREAS, after beginning his legal career in Atlanta, he returned to Waycross to establish10
a general civil trial practice, focusing on personal injury, domestic relations, and real estate11
matters while serving concurrently as a county attorney, special assistant attorney general,12
and counsel to the regional Development Authority; and13
WHEREAS, in 2000, he was elected to the Georgia General Assembly as a State14
Representative, where he served with distinction on the Judiciary, Public Safety, and15
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Government Affairs committees; chaired the Probate Law and Elections Law subcommittees;
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and was honored as the Outstanding Freshman Member of the General Assembly by the17
Legislative Alumni Association in 2002; and18
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Boggs began his judicial career as a superior court judge,19
founding and presiding over his circuit's felony drug court program before being appointed20
to the Court of Appeals of Georgia in 2012; and21
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2016, Governor Nathan Deal appointed him to the Supreme22
Court of Georgia, where he was subsequently re-elected without opposition in 2018 and23
2024, and in 2022, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as chief justice; and24
WHEREAS, after years of exemplary service, Chief Justice Boggs has announced his25
resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, marking the26
conclusion of his tenure on the state's highest court; and27
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this28
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30
the members of this body recognize and commend Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his31
efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend32
the most sincere best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors.33
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Chief35
Justice Michael P. Boggs.36
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