Senate Resolution 278
By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Kemp of the 38th, Albers of the 56th, Still of the 48th,
Orrock of the 36th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Mike Looney, Georgia's 2025 Superintendent of the Year;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Mike Looney has served as the superintendent of Fulton County Schools,
Georgia's fourth-largest school district, since June 2019, where he oversees the education of
more than 87,000 students across 104 schools; and
WHEREAS, he has spearheaded initiatives that enhance academic achievement, career
readiness, and leadership development for both students and educators with a strategic focus
on dropout prevention, literacy, CTAE expansion, STEAM programs, middle school reform,
and strong financial management; and
WHEREAS, through his careful fiscal oversight, he has maintained the district's AAA credit
rating, prioritizing investments in classrooms and student programs; and
WHEREAS, within his first year as superintendent, Dr. Looney demonstrated decisive
leadership in managing Georgia's first school-related COVID-19 case, drawing upon his 28
years of educational experience as well as his background as a retired United States Marine,
father, and community leader to maintain student learning while ensuring safety; and
WHEREAS, he then launched the district's "Bridge to Success" plan after the pandemic, a
three-year transformational initiative aimed at addressing learning loss through targeted
support, leading to students surpassing pre-pandemic levels in reading and math and
achieving a record-high 90.7 percent graduation rate in 2023; and
WHEREAS, his exceptional leadership and vision have earned him recognition as Georgia's
2025 Superintendent of the Year, adding to his prior distinction as Tennessee's
Superintendent of the Year in 2015; and
WHEREAS, as further testament to his dedication to Fulton County Schools, Dr. Looney
represents the district on the Governor's Advisory Board, the Board of Directors for the
Development Authority of Fulton County, and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be
appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Dr. Mike Looney, Georgia's 2025 Superintendent of the Year, for
his years of service on behalf of the students of Fulton County as well as extend best wishes
for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Mike Looney.