--- title: HR 701. Brown-Reeves; Dr. Chanikki; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr701 cite_as: HR 701, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr701 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr701.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr701/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71587 date: 2025-03-21 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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. 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Brown-Reeves; Dr. Chanikki; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3435 House Resolution 701 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield of the 63rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most2 important objective of the General Assembly; and3 WHEREAS, with nearly two decades of educational experience, Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves4 has played a pivotal role in professional development leadershi p within Clayton County5 Public Schools, shaping the pedagogical landscape of the district's science department; and6 WHEREAS, in her role as a Title I Instructional Coach, she work s with teachers and7 administrators to design and implement development programs, co nduct classroom8 observations, and provide coaching to enhance instructional practices; and9 WHEREAS, her leadership has been instrumental in the certification of the STEM Initiative10 Program in partnership with AgriTech Solutions, Fort Valley State University Extension, and11 other stakeholders, expanding opportunities for students in agricultural education; and12 H. R. 701 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3435 WHEREAS, Dr. Brown-Reeves' work with Agriteens and Georgia Wome n in Agriculture13 has significantly contributed to student success, fostering a passion for agricultural science14 and equipping students with the skills necessary for future careers in STEM fields; and15 WHEREAS, in recognition of such remarkable contributions to the education and welfare16 of Georgia's students, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the17 extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding education18 professional.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Chanikki Bro wn-Reeves for her21 outstanding leadership in STEM and agricultural education as well as extend best wishes for22 her continued success.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.25 Chanikki Brown-Reeves.26 H. R. 701 - 2 - ## 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. Chanikki Brown-Reeves, a Clayton County Public Schools educator, for her leadership in STEM and agricultural education programs. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves, a Title I Instructional Coach in Clayton County Public Schools, for nearly two decades of work in education, particularly her role in developing the district's science and STEM programs. The resolution highlights her work certifying a STEM Initiative Program with partners including AgriTech Solutions and Fort Valley State University Extension, and her involvement with Agriteens and Georgia Women in Agriculture. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Brown-Reeves as a formal token of recognition. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves for her work in education and STEM leadership. - States the House's support for the certification of the STEM Initiative Program involving AgriTech Solutions and Fort Valley State University Extension. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Brown-Reeves. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, functioning solely as a ceremonial honor. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Dr. Chanikki Brown-Reeves, an instructional coach in Clayton County Public Schools. It also references her collaborators, including AgriTech Solutions, Fort Valley State University Extension, and programs like Agriteens and Georgia Women in Agriculture. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official statement from the Georgia House recognizing one educator's contributions to STEM and agricultural education. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Dr. Brown-Reeves' nearly two decades of experience and her role as a Title I Instructional Coach in Clayton County Public Schools. - The resolved clause formally commends her for leadership in STEM and agricultural education and wishes her continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-21) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71587 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr701.md?full=1