--- title: SR 534. Beach, Senator Brandon; appointment as United States Treasurer in the current Trump Administration; congratulate collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr534 cite_as: SR 534, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr534 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr534.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr534/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71966 date: 2025-04-04 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; appointment as United States Treasurer in the current Trump Administration; congratulate ## Text 25 LC 112 9001 Senate Resolution 534 By: Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st 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 2013 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. 534 - 1 - 25 LC 112 9001 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. 534 - 2 - 25 LC 112 9001 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. 534 - 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 Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Senator Brandon Beach on his appointment as United States Treasurer and honors his years of service in the Georgia State Senate. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any rights or rules. It recounts Senator Brandon Beach's more than two decades representing the 21st District, his leadership of Senate committees on transportation and economic development, and his business career, including founding the North Fulton Improvement District. The resolution then formally congratulates Beach on being appointed United States Treasurer by President Donald J. Trump, a federal position overseeing the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox and advising on fiscal policy. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Beach as a keepsake. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute. ### What it does - Formally applauds Senator Brandon Beach's service in the Georgia Senate and congratulates him on his appointment as United States Treasurer. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Beach. - Recites his committee leadership roles, including chairing the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee. - Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Senator Brandon Beach, a Georgia state senator representing parts of North Fulton and East Cobb counties, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a commemorative copy for him. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic statement recognizing a state senator's move to a federal role as United States Treasurer, a position tied to the U.S. Mint and federal fiscal policy rather than Georgia governance. ### Key provisions - The 'WHEREAS' clauses recount Senator Beach's Senate career since 2013 and his committee leadership, including Appropriations, Rules, and Ethics. - The clauses describe his private-sector work founding the North Fulton Improvement District and serving on the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and Georgia Department of Transportation boards. - The resolved clause formally honors Beach and congratulates him on his appointment as United States Treasurer under the Trump Administration. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Beach. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-04-02) - Last action: Senate Read and Referred (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Greg Dolezal, John Kennedy, Steve Gooch, Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Shawn Still, Drew Echols, Bill Cowsert, Matt Brass, Carden Summers, Ben Watson, Lee Anderson, Brian Strickland, Billy Hickman, Randy Robertson, Frank Ginn, Max Burns, Marty Harbin, Blake Tillery - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71966 > The history, votes, and amendments (95 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr534.md?full=1