--- title: HR 1019. Smith, Dr. Anthony W.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1019 cite_as: HR 1019, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1019 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1019.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1019/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72226 date: 2026-01-14 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1018.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1020.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1019.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1019 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-14 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Rhonda Burnough - Eric Bell - Yasmin Neal - Sandra Scott - Demetrius Douglas - Robert Flournoy text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2025 upstream_id: 2080480 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - education leadership - Clayton County Public Schools - ceremonial resolution - school superintendents --- # HR 1019. Smith, Dr. Anthony W.; commend ## Text House Resolution 1019 By: Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, Neal of the 79th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Anthony W. Smith; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony W. Smith has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with Clayton County Public Schools; and WHEREAS, as Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, Dr. Anthony W. Smith leads one of the nation's top 100 largest school districts and the sixth largest school system in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony W. Smith is highly regarded as a dedicated leader with a transformative and innovative approach to education, designed to improve the educational experience and outcomes of all students; and WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony W. Smith was instrumental in the re-establishment of the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, which has raised millions of dollars used to support students by providing thousands of scholarships to graduating seniors and sponsoring numerous employee initiatives; and WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony W. Smith further supports his community through civic and social activities including being a member of the Masonic Order (Prince Hall) and New Hope Methodist Church as well as participating in the Stockbridge Jonesboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated; and WHEREAS, Dr. Anthony W. Smith's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and WHEREAS, his efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including but not limited to the 2015 Outstanding Servant in Educational Leadership Award from the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, as well as being named the 2025-2026 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Anthony W. Smith and extend their sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Anthony W. Smith. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Anthony W. Smith, Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, for his leadership and service to the community. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Dr. Anthony W. Smith, the superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the state. It lists his professional accomplishments, including helping re-establish the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, which funds scholarships and employee programs, and his civic involvement in local organizations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends Dr. Smith and wishes him continued health and success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Anthony W. Smith for his service as Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools. - States the House's best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Smith. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Anthony W. Smith, Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, school districts, or state agencies. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's community and professional contributions. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Dr. Smith's role as superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, the sixth largest school system in Georgia. - It credits him with helping re-establish the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, which funds scholarships and employee initiatives. - It lists honors he has received, including a 2015 award from the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County and being named 2025-2026 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. - The resolving clauses commend Dr. Smith and direct the House Clerk to provide him a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-14) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-14) - Sponsors: Rhonda Burnough, Eric Bell, Yasmin Neal, Sandra Scott, Demetrius Douglas, Robert Flournoy - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72226 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1019.md?full=1