Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 382: Gibbs, Principal Kimberly; recognize
Last action March 13, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Kimberly Gibbs, principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, for her leadership and contributions to the school.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Kimberly Gibbs, principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, for her work in school leadership. The resolution describes her career, including a decade in school leadership and five years as a principal, and credits her with academic gains at the school, such as a 6 percent increase in math and English language arts proficiency and an 18 percent rise in enrollment over two years. The resolution also highlights specific programs she created, including a student advisory group called the Prowler Pack and daily inspirational videos known as Takeover Fridays. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. It simply commends Gibbs and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kimberly Gibbs for her leadership at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Gibbs.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory or budget measure.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Principal Kimberly Gibbs and describes the students and staff at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, part of Atlanta Public Schools, who are affected by the programs it describes.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or budgetary effect and does not change how schools operate. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places an official Senate acknowledgment of Gibbs's work into the public record and provides her a keepsake copy.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Principal Kimberly Gibbs for her leadership and contributions.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Gibbs.
- The whereas clauses describe specific achievements, including proficiency gains, enrollment growth, and school programs like the Prowler Pack and Takeover Fridays.
From the bill
“she believes in the principle of "connection before content," a philosophy that has shaped the school's instructional framework”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Principal Kimberly Gibbs for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
Topics
- education
- school leadership
- Atlanta Public Schools
- legislative honor