SR278: SR278 Looney, Dr. Mike; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors Dr. Mike Looney, who has led Fulton County Schools, Georgia's fourth-largest school district, since 2019, overseeing more than 87,000 students across 104 schools. The resolution recounts his record, including maintaining the district's AAA credit rating, leading the district through the first Georgia school-related COVID-19 case, launching a post-pandemic 'Bridge to Success' recovery plan, and reaching a record graduation rate. It notes he was also Tennessee's Superintendent of the Year in 2015. The Senate resolves to commend him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Mike Looney as Georgia's 2025 Superintendent of the Year for his service to Fulton County Schools.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Looney.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of praise passed by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Dr. Mike Looney and the Fulton County Schools district he leads, including its more than 87,000 students and 104 schools, though it has no legal effect on any group.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a public, official statement from the Senate honoring an educator's career and record in Fulton County Schools, serving as a form of civic recognition rather than policy.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Looney's tenure since June 2019 leading Fulton County Schools and his focus on literacy, career readiness, and financial management.
• The resolution notes he maintained the district's AAA credit rating and led the district through Georgia's first school-related COVID-19 case.
• It highlights the 'Bridge to Success' plan and a 90.7 percent graduation rate reached in 2023.
• The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Dr. Looney for his service and wishes him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Looney.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)

• education leadership
• Fulton County Schools
• legislative honors
• Georgia Senate resolutions