Senate Resolution 467
By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Kemp of the 38th, Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the
17th, Wicks of the 34th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Reverend Darion Hutcherson upon being named the 2025
Counselor of the Year by the Atlanta Public School System; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most
important objective of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Darion Hutcherson has been named the 2025 Counselor of the Year
by the Atlanta Public School System in recognition of his decades of outstanding service,
commitment, and leadership in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Atlanta Public School System will host a
special program in honor of Reverend Hutcherson to celebrate his achievements and present
him with this well-deserved tribute; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the fruits of his labor include numerous professional athletes, doctors, lawyers,
elected officials, public servants, educators, and members of the United States Armed Forces
who carry forward the values and discipline instilled through his guidance; and
WHEREAS, his unwavering devotion to the children of the City of Atlanta, Fulton County,
the State of Georgia, and the nation has earned him the admiration and respect of peers,
students, and communities alike; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be
appropriately honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Reverend Darion Hutcherson, the 2025 Counselor of the Year, for
his decades of exemplary service in education and youth development 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 Reverend Darion
Hutcherson.