SR 517: Beach, Senator Brandon; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Senator Brandon Beach, who has represented the 21st District (parts of North Fulton and East Cobb counties) since 2003, for his work chairing the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, along with service on the Appropriations, Rules, and Ethics Committees. The resolution also highlights his business career, including founding the North Fulton Community Improvement District and serving on the boards of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Georgia Department of Transportation. It formally congratulates him on being appointed by President Donald J. Trump as United States Treasurer, noting he is the first Georgian to hold that role. The Senate directs its Secretary to send Beach a copy of the resolution.

• Formally applauds Senator Brandon Beach's service in the Georgia State Senate representing the 21st District since 2003.
• Congratulates Beach on his appointment as United States Treasurer under President Donald J. Trump.
• Recognizes his committee leadership roles, including chairing the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Beach.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect.

The resolution primarily concerns Senator Brandon Beach himself. It also references the Georgia Senate as a body, the U.S. Department of the Treasury where he now serves, and Georgia institutions he was involved with, including the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Georgia Department of Transportation.

As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, spend state money, or create obligations. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate record honoring Beach and a copy being sent to him, marking his transition from the Georgia legislature to a federal post.

• The resolved clause has the Senate honor and applaud Senator Beach for his service and congratulate him on his appointment as United States Treasurer.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Senator Beach.
• The whereas clauses recite his Senate committee history, business background, and the responsibilities of the U.S. Treasurer role, including oversight of the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox.

1. 2025-04-02Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2025-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-27)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
• John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
• John Albers (R, SD-56)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-16)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-47)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-53)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
• Rick Williams (R, SD-25)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-3)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
• Max Burns (R, SD-23)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)

• Georgia Senate
• Brandon Beach
• U.S. Treasurer
• legislative resolution
• North Fulton