SR517: SR517 Beach, Senator Brandon; congratulate

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Brandon Beach, who represented the 21st District covering parts of North Fulton and East Cobb counties, for his service since being elected in 2003. It recounts his committee leadership, including chairing the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, and his business career outside the Senate, such as founding the North Fulton Improvement District. The resolution's operative section formally applauds Beach's service and congratulates him on being appointed United States Treasurer by President Donald J. Trump. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Beach. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

• Formally applauds Senator Brandon Beach for his service in the Georgia Senate and his private sector career.
• Congratulates Beach on his appointment as United States Treasurer under President Donald J. Trump.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Beach.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names and honors Senator Brandon Beach. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to a formal Senate statement and a printed copy given to Senator Beach.

• The whereas clauses recount Beach's Senate career since 2003, including chairing the Transportation and Economic Development and Tourism Committees.
• The resolved clause formally honors Beach's service and congratulates him on his appointment as United States Treasurer.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Beach.

1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)

• Georgia Senate
• ceremonial resolution
• Brandon Beach
• United States Treasurer