House Resolution 1663
By: Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, Flournoy of the 74th, and Scott of
the 76th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Dr. Anthony W. Smith and dedicating a road in his honor; 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 as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with
Clayton County Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, as the Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, Dr. 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. 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. Smith was instrumental in the reestablishment 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. Smith further supports his community through civic and social activities
including being a member of the Masonic Order at Prince Hall and New Hope Methodist
Church as well as participating in the Stockbridge Jonesboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, his work has been recognized with 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 in addition to being
named the 2025-2026 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations
Association; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished
Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 314 from Norman Drive to
Fayetteville Road in Clayton County is dedicated as the Dr. Anthony Smith Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Dr. Anthony Smith Highway.
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
Dr. Anthony W. Smith and to the Department of Transportation.