--- title: SR 540. Beach, Senator Brandon; appointment as United States Treasurer in the current Trump Administration; congratulate collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr540 cite_as: SR 540, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr540 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr540.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr540/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71981 date: 2025-04-04 status: passed 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr539.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr541.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr540.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 540 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-04-04 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Greg Dolezal - John Kennedy - Steve Gooch - Larry Walker - Jason Anavitarte - Chuck Payne - Colton Moore - Billy Hickman - John Albers - Marty Harbin - Carden Summers - Shawn Still - Ed Setzler - Brian Strickland - Max Burns - Bo Hatchett - Randy Robertson - Chuck Hufstetler - Kay Kirkpatrick - Matt Brass - Bill Cowsert text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2025 upstream_id: 2019397 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia Senate - Brandon Beach - United States Treasurer - legislative honors --- # SR 540. Beach, Senator Brandon; appointment as United States Treasurer in the current Trump Administration; congratulate ## Text 25 LC 112 3650 Senate Resolution 540 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 incl udes parts of Cherokee and7 Fulton 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. 540 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3650 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. 540 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3650 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. 540 - 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 former state Senator Brandon Beach on his appointment as United States Treasurer and recognizes his years of service in the Georgia General Assembly. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Brandon Beach, who represented the 21st District covering parts of Cherokee and Fulton counties since 2013. It recounts his roles chairing the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, as well as his service on the Appropriations, Rules, and Ethics committees. The resolution also recaps his business career, including founding the North Fulton Improvement District and serving on the boards of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Georgia Department of Transportation. It notes his appointment by President Donald J. Trump as United States Treasurer, a federal role overseeing the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox. The Senate formally applauds Beach and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally congratulates Senator Brandon Beach on his appointment as United States Treasurer under the Trump Administration. - Recounts and honors his legislative record, including chairing the Senate Transportation and Economic Development and Tourism committees. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Beach. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect. ### Who it affects The resolution directly concerns Senator Brandon Beach and the Georgia Senate, which is issuing the honor. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any law or affect day-to-day life for Georgians. Its significance is ceremonial, marking the transition of a longtime state senator into a federal financial role. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble details Beach's Senate service since 2013 representing the 21st District, including chairmanships of the Transportation and Economic Development and Tourism committees. - It describes his business background, including founding the North Fulton Improvement District and serving on the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and Georgia Department of Transportation boards. - It notes his appointment by President Trump as United States Treasurer, a role involving oversight of the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox and advising on fiscal policy. - The resolving clause formally honors and congratulates Beach on behalf of the Senate. - A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Beach. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Greg Dolezal, John Kennedy, Steve Gooch, Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Chuck Payne, Colton Moore, Billy Hickman, John Albers, Marty Harbin, Carden Summers, Shawn Still, Ed Setzler, Brian Strickland, Max Burns, Bo Hatchett, Randy Robertson, Chuck Hufstetler, Kay Kirkpatrick, Matt Brass, Bill Cowsert - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71981 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr540.md?full=1