HR 1232: Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1976; occasion of their 50th reunion celebration; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1976, which will hold its 50th reunion on September 18-19, 2026. The resolution recounts details of the class's history, including that 363 students graduated at a June 1976 ceremony at the Atlanta Civic Center, names the class valedictorians, salutatorian, and senior class officers, and remembers the school's principal and assistant principal at the time. The resolution formally commends the class for its contributions to the State of Georgia and congratulates its members on the reunion. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1976 for their contributions to the State of Georgia.
• Congratulates the class on their 50th high school reunion, scheduled for September 18-19, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors the members of Booker T. Washington High School's Class of 1976, including named class officers, valedictorians, and salutatorian, as well as the school's former principal and assistant principal. It has no legal effect on the public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its significance is symbolic, giving official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a graduating class's milestone reunion and its members' contributions, including many who became state employees.

• The resolved clause recognizes and commends the Class of 1976 for their contributions to the State of Georgia and congratulates them on their 50th reunion.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
• The whereas clauses provide historical background, including graduation details, class leadership, and school administrators, but carry no operative legal effect.

1. 2026-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)Primary sponsor

• school reunion
• Atlanta schools
• Booker T. Washington High School
• legislative honors