HR701: HR701 Brown-Reeves; Dr. Chanikki; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves, a Title I Instructional Coach in Clayton County Public Schools, for nearly two decades of work in education, particularly her role in developing the district's science and STEM programs. The resolution highlights her work certifying a STEM Initiative Program with partners including AgriTech Solutions and Fort Valley State University Extension, and her involvement with Agriteens and Georgia Women in Agriculture. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Brown-Reeves as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves for her work in education and STEM leadership.
• States the House's support for the certification of the STEM Initiative Program involving AgriTech Solutions and Fort Valley State University Extension.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Brown-Reeves.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, functioning solely as a ceremonial honor.

The resolution directly names Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves, an instructional coach in Clayton County Public Schools. It also references her collaborators, including AgriTech Solutions, Fort Valley State University Extension, and programs like Agriteens and Georgia Women in Agriculture.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official statement from the Georgia House recognizing one educator's contributions to STEM and agricultural education.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Brown-Reeves' nearly two decades of experience and her role as a Title I Instructional Coach in Clayton County Public Schools.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for leadership in STEM and agricultural education and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)

• education
• STEM education
• agricultural education
• Clayton County Public Schools