Georgia CommonsSR 647: Bacote, Dr. Veronica; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes Dr. Veronica Bacote of Newton County on her appointment as Principal of Clements Middle School, honoring her decades in Georgia education.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Veronica Bacote, who began her career in 1987 as a mathematics and social studies teacher in Newton County Schools and later worked as an assistant principal in Jasper County Schools and Gwinnett County Schools before returning to Newton County in 2005. The resolution congratulates her on her recent appointment as Principal of Clements Middle School and expresses the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and success. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, which is standard practice for these commemorative measures. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and congratulates Dr. Veronica Bacote on her appointment as Principal of Clements Middle School.
- Summarizes her educational career, including roles in Newton County, Jasper County, and Gwinnett County Schools.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Bacote.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success, without changing any Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Veronica Bacote, the newly appointed Principal of Clements Middle School, and references Newton County Schools, Jasper County Schools, and Gwinnett County Schools, where she previously worked.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to producing an official commemorative copy for Dr. Bacote, marking her professional achievement in Georgia public education.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Dr. Bacote's career history since 1987, including her prior assistant principal roles.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and congratulate her on becoming Principal of Clements Middle School.
- The final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
From the bill
“Recognizing and congratulating Dr. Veronica Bacote upon her appointment as Principal of Clements Middle School; and for other purposes.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- education honors
- Newton County Schools
- school principals
- Georgia Senate resolutions