Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 467: Hutcherson, Reverend Darion; recognize
Last action March 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Reverend Darion Hutcherson, named 2025 Counselor of the Year by the Atlanta Public School System, for his decades of work in education.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Reverend Darion Hutcherson after he was named the 2025 Counselor of the Year by the Atlanta Public School System. The resolution describes his decades of service as a counselor across Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, and nationally, crediting his guidance with helping shape professional athletes, doctors, lawyers, elected officials, and members of the military. It notes a special program held on March 27, 2025 to celebrate his achievements. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Hutcherson as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Reverend Darion Hutcherson for being named the 2025 Counselor of the Year by the Atlanta Public School System.
- States the Senate's praise for his decades of service in education and youth development across multiple states.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hutcherson as a keepsake.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to Hutcherson for continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Reverend Darion Hutcherson and references the Atlanta Public School System, which named him Counselor of the Year, along with the Secretary of the Senate, who must produce a ceremonial copy for him.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the Senate for one educator's career achievements.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Hutcherson for his decades of service in education and youth development.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.
- The whereas clauses recite his professional history and impact but create no enforceable obligations.
From the bill
“he is a firm believer that "all children can learn," a philosophy that has driven his decades of impactful service to students across Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, and the nation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-5)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
Topics
- education honors
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Georgia Senate resolution
- school counselors