SR379: SR379 Wilson, Mrs. Valarie; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Mrs. Valarie Wilson for her career in public service in Georgia, including her time on the Board of City Schools of Decatur from 2002 to 2011 and her leadership roles with the Georgia School Boards Association, where she served as president from 2012 to 2013. The resolution also credits her with helping create the Georgia Vision Project, an educational planning framework, and lists other roles she has held, including with the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Fulton County government. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Mrs. Wilson as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Mrs. Valarie Wilson for her service as Executive Director of the Georgia School Boards Association.
• Recognizes her prior service on the Board of City Schools of Decatur from 2002 to 2011 and her role in creating the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center.
• Credits her involvement in creating the Georgia Vision Project, an educational framework involving board members, superintendents, teachers, and parents.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mrs. Wilson.
• Carries no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is a symbolic honor only.

The resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Valarie Wilson. It also references the Georgia School Boards Association, the Board of City Schools of Decatur, the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, and Fulton County government, where she has held leadership roles.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a formal statement of appreciation. Its practical impact is limited to putting the Senate's recognition of Mrs. Wilson's career in the public record and providing her with a commemorative copy.

• The whereas clauses describe Mrs. Wilson's career, including her Decatur school board service and Georgia School Boards Association leadership.
• The resolution clause formally commends her for her service to the State of Georgia and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Wilson.

1. 2025-03-13Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
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• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• education leadership
• Georgia School Boards Association
• Decatur schools