Senate Resolution 647
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, Mangham of the 55th, Sims of the
12th, James of the 28th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and congratulating Dr. Veronica Bacote upon her appointment as Principal of
Clements Middle School; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Veronica Bacote has recently been appointed Principal of Clements Middle
School, bringing more than three decades of experience and expertise; and
WHEREAS, she began her career in 1987 as a mathematics and social studies teacher in
Newton County Schools and later served as an assistant principal in Jasper County Schools
and Gwinnett County Schools, before returning to Newton County in 2005 to serve in the
same capacity at Newton High School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Veronica Bacote is dedicated to partnering with educators, students,
families, and community stakeholders to continue creating a safe, inclusive, and
high-achieving learning environment at Clements Middle School; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and congratulate Dr. Veronica Bacote upon her appointment as Principal of
Clements Middle School and extend their sincere best wishes for continued health,
happiness, and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Veronica
Bacote.