SR199: SR199 Peach County School System; congratulate

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the 100th anniversary of the Peach County School System. It does not change any Georgia law; it recognizes the school system's century of service to students in Fort Valley and Byron in Middle Georgia. The resolution notes that the district currently serves 3,866 students and that Peach County High School has a 93.4 percent graduation rate, above the state average. The Senate formally congratulates the school system and wishes its students future health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Peach County School System for distribution.

• Formally congratulates the Peach County School System on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
• States factual findings about the district, including that it serves 3,866 students and that its high school has a 93.4 percent graduation rate.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Peach County School System.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to the district's students for future health, happiness, and success.

The Peach County School System, its students, staff, and administrators in Fort Valley and Byron, and by extension the surrounding Middle Georgia community that the district has served for 100 years.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives official, public recognition from the Georgia Senate to a local school district's centennial, which can be used by the district and community as a mark of honor.

• The whereas clauses recite the history and achievements of the Peach County School System, including its 100 years of service and current enrollment of 3,866 students.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate congratulate the school system on its 100th anniversary and wish its students future success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the school system.

1. 2025-02-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)

• Peach County schools
• school anniversary
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Middle Georgia education