--- title: HR 1337. Baldwin Elementary School; occasion of its 10th anniversary; honoring the living legend, Beauty Baldwin, for whom the school is named; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1337 cite_as: HR 1337, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1337 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1337.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1337/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73151 date: 2026-02-11 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/hr1336.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1338.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1337.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1337 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-11 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Arlene Beckles - Dewey McClain - Akbar Ali - Jasmine Clark - Gabe Okoye - Matt Reeves text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1337/2025 upstream_id: 2114603 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - public schools - House resolution - community recognition - House District 96 --- # HR 1337. Baldwin Elementary School; occasion of its 10th anniversary; honoring the living legend, Beauty Baldwin, for whom the school is named; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1337 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, McClain of the 109th, Ali of the 106th, Clark of the 108th, Okoye of the 102nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Baldwin Elementary School on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and honoring the living legend, Beauty Baldwin, for whom the school is named; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Baldwin Elementary School in House District 96 celebrates its 10th anniversary of providing exceptional educational opportunities and fostering academic excellence for the children of our community; and WHEREAS, for the past decade, Baldwin Elementary School has served as a cornerstone of educational achievement, nurturing young minds and preparing students for future success through dedicated teaching, innovative programs, and a commitment to the whole child; and WHEREAS, Baldwin Elementary School is named in honor of Beauty Baldwin, a living legend whose lifetime of service, leadership, and dedication to the community has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals; and WHEREAS, Beauty Baldwin's legacy of excellence, compassion, and unwavering commitment to uplifting others serves as a daily inspiration to the students, faculty, staff, and families of Baldwin Elementary School; and WHEREAS, the naming of Baldwin Elementary School after Beauty Baldwin ensures that future generations will learn about and be inspired by her remarkable contributions and exemplary character; and WHEREAS, over the past ten years, Baldwin Elementary School has cultivated a nurturing learning environment where students develop not only academic skills but also the values of respect, responsibility, and community engagement that Beauty Baldwin exemplifies; and WHEREAS, the teachers, administrators, staff, and parents of Baldwin Elementary School have worked tirelessly to create a school culture that honors the legacy of Beauty Baldwin through their dedication to educational excellence and their commitment to serving every child; and WHEREAS, Baldwin Elementary School has become a source of pride for the community, producing students who are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the future while carrying forward the values and spirit embodied by Beauty Baldwin; and WHEREAS, this 10th anniversary celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on the school's achievements, honor Beauty Baldwin's enduring legacy, and recommit to the mission of providing quality education to all students. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Baldwin Elementary School on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and express sincere appreciation for the school's decade of service to the community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor and pay tribute to Beauty Baldwin, a living legend whose name graces the school and whose life exemplifies the highest ideals of service, leadership, and dedication to community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Baldwin Elementary School and to Beauty Baldwin. ## 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 honors Baldwin Elementary School's 10th anniversary and pays tribute to Beauty Baldwin, the community leader for whom the school is named. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes Baldwin Elementary School, located in House District 96, on the 10th anniversary of its founding, and commends the school for a decade of educational service to its community. The resolution also honors Beauty Baldwin, described as a living community leader whose name the school bears, praising her legacy of service and leadership. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the school and to Beauty Baldwin herself. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Baldwin Elementary School on the occasion of its 10th anniversary of operation. - Honors and pays tribute to Beauty Baldwin, the person for whom the school is named, for her legacy of service and leadership. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the school and to Beauty Baldwin. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, serving only as a ceremonial statement of the House. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Baldwin Elementary School in House District 96, its teachers, administrators, staff, and students, along with Beauty Baldwin, the community figure honored by the school's name. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places the House's formal recognition of the school and Beauty Baldwin into the official record and provides a keepsake copy for the school and honoree. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Baldwin Elementary School's 10th anniversary and its founding mission of academic excellence. - The first resolving clause has the House recognize and commend the school for its decade of community service. - The second resolving clause has the House honor Beauty Baldwin for her service, leadership, and dedication to the community. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the school and to Beauty Baldwin. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-11) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-11) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Dewey McClain, Akbar Ali, Jasmine Clark, Gabe Okoye, Matt Reeves - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73151 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1337.md?full=1