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This resolution recognizes and commends Judge Holly W. Veal for her outstanding public service in Georgia, highlighting her significant achievements and contributions to the legal profession. Judge Veal is notable for being the first Guyanese/African American and first woman to serve as a judge in the Henry County Superior Court. The resolution emphasizes her distinguished career, including arguing cases before the Supreme Court of Georgia, serving on the Formal Advisory Opinion Board of the State Bar of Georgia, and overseeing the Henry County Adult Felony Drug Court Program, which focuses on rehabilitation of drug offenders. Additionally, she is praised for her community engagement, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Hands of Hope Clinic and being honored by the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for her leadership on the Debra Blum Mental Health Committee. The resolution formally recognizes her dedication to justice and effective public service, and directs the House of Representatives Clerk to provide her with an official copy of the resolution as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70535