SR88: SR88 Brown, Pamela J.; acknowledge the outstanding leadership

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Pamela J. Brown, who has served on the Rockdale County Board of Education since 2017 and as its Chairwoman since January 2023, for her leadership during that time. The resolution details her record, including maintaining the board's Exemplary Board status, earning a Leading Edge Award, passing balanced budgets, reducing the local property tax rate (the millage rate), and keeping the school system debt-free. It also credits improvements in graduation rates, AP course offerings, and career pathway programs during her tenure. The Senate resolves to formally acknowledge her leadership and commend Rockdale County Public Schools, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally acknowledges Pamela J. Brown's leadership as Chairwoman of the Rockdale County Board of Education on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Commends Rockdale County Public Schools for achievements such as improved graduation rates and AP program growth during her tenure.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pamela J. Brown.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names Pamela J. Brown, the Rockdale County Board of Education, and Rockdale County Public Schools. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions beyond this formal recognition.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or rules for schools or residents. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of appreciation and a commemorative copy given to Pamela J. Brown.

• The whereas clauses recount Brown's board service since January 2017 and her role as Chairwoman since January 2023.
• The whereas clauses cite specific results, including an 88.75 percent Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate and a 99.36 percent CTAE Graduation Rate.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate acknowledge her leadership and commend Rockdale County Public Schools for continuous improvement.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Chairwoman Brown.

1. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)

• Rockdale County schools
• school board leadership
• legislative honor resolution
• Georgia education