--- title: SR 517. Beach, Senator Brandon; congratulate collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr517 cite_as: SR 517, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr517 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr517.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr517/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71889 date: 2025-04-02 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Beach, Senator Brandon; congratulate ## Text 25 LC 112 3602 Senate Resolution 517 By: Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Robertson of the 29th and others A RESOLUTION Applauding Senator Brandon Beach for his exceptional service in the Georgia State Senate,1 his leadership in both public and private sectors, and congratu lating him on his recent2 appointment as United States Treasurer in the current Trump Administration; and for other3 purposes.4 WHEREAS, Senator Brandon Beach has served the people of Georgia with distinction for5 over two decades, having been elected to the Georgia State Sena te in 2003 and currently6 serving as a Senator representing the 21st District, which includes parts of North Fulton and7 East Cobb counties; and8 WHEREAS, Senator Beach has held several influential positions in the Senate, including his9 service as the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, where he was instrumental10 in advancing transportation and infrastructure reforms critical to Georgia's economic growth11 and global competitiveness; and12 WHEREAS, in addition to his work in transportation, Senator Beach served as Chairman of13 the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, where he focused on fostering14 a business-friendly environment in Georgia; his work in this area included attracting major15 investments in key industries such as technology, entertainment, and manufacturing; and16 S. R. 517 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3602 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's service on various other committees, i ncluding the Senate17 Appropriations Committee, the Senate Rules Committee, and the Senate Ethics Committee,18 further reflects his influence and leadership in shaping policy decisions that affect all parts19 of Georgia's governance and economy; and20 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's background outside of the Senate has been equally impressive,21 with a successful career in business, during which he has owned and operated multiple22 companies. He serves as the Executive Director and founder of t he North Fulton23 Improvement District (NFCID) and has held key leadership roles, including serving on the24 boards of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) and the Georgia25 Department of Transportation as well as Chair of the Public-Private Partnership Committee26 and the Land Development Committee; furthermore, he has served as Chairman of the Fulton27 County Development Authority; and28 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's integrity, approach to problem-solving , and commitment to29 public service have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and constituents,30 as well as recognition as a strong leader in Georgia politics; and31 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's exemplary leadership and dedication to the people of Georgia32 were recognized on a national scale when he was appointed by President Donald J. Trump33 to serve as the United States Treasurer, a role in which he will carry significant responsibility34 for overseeing the nation's financial operations, managing the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox, and35 advising on matters of fiscal policy; and36 WHEREAS, as the first Georgian to serve in this capacity, Senator Beach will continue to37 demonstrate the same commitment to public service, financial stewardship, and integrity that38 S. R. 517 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3602 defined his career in the Georgia State Senate, ensuring that federal fiscal policies serve the39 best interests of all Americans; and40 WHEREAS, this prestigious appointment stands as a testament to Senator Beach's tireless41 dedication to the public good, his leadership in both state and national government, and his42 ongoing commitment to improving the financial systems that support the country's economy.43 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body44 honor and applaud Senator Brandon Beach for his exceptional ser vice to the State of45 Georgia, his remarkable career in both the public and private s ectors, and his outstanding46 contributions to the nation's financial policy as well as congratulate him on his appointment47 as United States Treasurer in the Trump Administration.48 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed49 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Senator Brandon50 Beach.51 S. R. 517 - 3 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution honors former state Senator Brandon Beach for his two decades in the Georgia Senate and congratulates him on his appointment as United States Treasurer. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Brandon Beach, who represented the 21st District covering parts of North Fulton and East Cobb counties, for his service since being elected in 2003. It recounts his committee leadership, including chairing the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, and his business career outside the Senate, such as founding the North Fulton Improvement District. The resolution's operative section formally applauds Beach's service and congratulates him on being appointed United States Treasurer by President Donald J. Trump. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Beach. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition. ### What it does - Formally applauds Senator Brandon Beach for his service in the Georgia Senate and his private sector career. - Congratulates Beach on his appointment as United States Treasurer under President Donald J. Trump. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Beach. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Senator Brandon Beach. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law. ### Why it matters Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to a formal Senate statement and a printed copy given to Senator Beach. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recount Beach's Senate career since 2003, including chairing the Transportation and Economic Development and Tourism Committees. - The resolved clause formally honors Beach's service and congratulates 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 Beach. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-03-31) - Last action: Senate Read and Referred (2025-04-02) - Sponsors: Greg Dolezal, Steve Gooch, John Kennedy, Jason Anavitarte, Randy Robertson, Bill Cowsert, Matt Brass, Carden Summers, Billy Hickman, Brian Strickland, Bo Hatchett, John Albers, Marty Harbin, Frank Ginn, Drew Echols, Chuck Hufstetler, Colton Moore, Randal Mangham, Timothy Bearden, Ricky Williams, Lee Anderson, Chuck Payne, Russ Goodman, Kay Kirkpatrick, Mike Hodges, Blake Tillery, Max Burns, Shawn Still, Clint Dixon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71889 > The history, votes, and amendments (95 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr517.md?full=1