Georgia CommonsSR 199: Peach County School System; congratulate
Last action February 19, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the Peach County School System on its 100th anniversary, recognizing a century of educating students in Fort Valley and Byron.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It marks the 100th anniversary of the Peach County School System, which serves students in Fort Valley and Byron in Middle Georgia. The resolution notes the district currently enrolls 3,866 students and that Peach County High School has a 93.4 percent graduation rate, above the state average. The Senate formally congratulates the school system and wishes its students future health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Peach County School System for distribution.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Peach County School System on its 100th anniversary on behalf of the Senate.
- States factual findings about the district, including enrollment of 3,866 students and a 93.4 percent graduation rate at Peach County High School.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to the district's students for future health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Peach County School System.
Who it affects
The Peach County School System, its students, teachers, and administrators in Fort Valley and Byron are honored by this resolution. It has no regulatory or funding effect on any other group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the Peach County School System formal recognition from the state Senate for reaching a 100-year milestone, but it does not change any law, provide funding, or impose any new requirement.
Key provisions
- Preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts the district's history, current enrollment of 3,866 students, and Peach County High School's 93.4 percent graduation rate.
- Resolving clause formally congratulates the Peach County School System on its 100th anniversary and wishes students future success.
- Final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the Peach County School System.
From the bill
“Congratulating the Peach County School System upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.”
“Peach County High School boasts an impressive 93.4 percent graduation rate, exceeding the state average”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
Topics
- Peach County School System
- school anniversary
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Middle Georgia education