SR 552: Arrington, Marilyn; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Marilyn Arrington, a longtime Atlanta educator and community member, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The resolution recounts her life story: her education at Clark College and Georgia State University, her more than 30 years teaching in Atlanta Public Schools and at Atlanta Technical College, her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and other civic and church organizations, and her decades living in Southwest Atlanta. The Senate formally resolves to honor and celebrate her life, extend congratulations on her birthday, and thank her for her service to education and the community. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally honors Marilyn Arrington on her 80th birthday through a Senate resolution rather than a change to Georgia law.
• Recounts her career of more than 30 years teaching in Atlanta Public Schools and at Atlanta Technical College.
• Recognizes her membership and leadership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, The Links Incorporated, and Cascade United Methodist Church.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Marilyn Arrington.

This resolution directly names and honors Marilyn Arrington, a retired Atlanta Public Schools educator and Southwest Atlanta community member. It has no broader regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions beyond the Georgia Senate's own administrative act of distributing the document.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official Senate record celebrating one individual's life and contributions but does not change any rights, duties, funding, or programs affecting Georgians generally.

• The whereas clauses detail Arrington's birth, education at Clark College and Georgia State University, and her 30-plus year teaching career in Atlanta Public Schools.
• The resolved clause has the Senate formally honor and congratulate Arrington on her 80th birthday.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-04-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-04-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)Primary sponsor
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-36)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
• Donzella James (D, SD-28)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)

• Senate resolution
• honoring individuals
• Atlanta Public Schools
• community recognition