Georgia CommonsHR 1937: Sims, Dr. Dan A.; commend
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Dan A. Sims, Superintendent of the Bibb County School District, for more than 30 years of service in public education.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Dan A. Sims, who currently serves as Superintendent of the Bibb County School District. The resolution recounts his career, which began in the Fulton County School System and included six years as Associate Superintendent of the Atlanta Public School System, as well as consulting work with school systems in Barbados, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Arizona. The resolution also notes his community involvement, including leadership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and service on several nonprofit and civic boards in Macon. It formally commends him for his educational service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Dr. Dan A. Sims for over 30 years of service in Georgia public education.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Sims.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a commendation resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Dan A. Sims, Superintendent of the Bibb County School District. It has no broader legal effect on other individuals, school districts, or state agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It does not alter school funding, staffing, or education law in Georgia; its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing one educator's career and community service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Dr. Sims's career history, including his roles in the Fulton County, Atlanta Public, and Bibb County school systems.
- The resolved clause formally commends Dr. Sims for his decades of educational service and wishes him continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Sims.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Dr. Dan A. Sims for his decades effective, efficient, and dedicated educational service as well as extended the most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
Topics
- education leadership
- commendation resolution
- Bibb County schools
- Georgia General Assembly honors