--- title: SR 737. Pace, III, Dr. John; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr737 cite_as: SR 737, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr737 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr737.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr737/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73014 date: 2026-02-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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/sr736.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr738.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr737.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 737 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-10 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Emanuel Jones - Brian Strickland - Tonya Anderson - Gail Davenport - Ricky Williams - Kenya Wicks - Kim Jackson - Donzella James - Nan Orrock - Elena Parent - Sonya Halpern - RaShaun Kemp - Randal Mangham - Michael Rhett - Freddie Sims - Nikki Merritt text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2025 upstream_id: 2112271 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Henry County Schools - education leadership - legislative recognition - school superintendents --- # SR 737. Pace, III, Dr. John; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 737 By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Strickland of the 42nd, Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Williams of the 25th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. John Pace, III, on his outstanding public service as a superintendent of Henry County Schools; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. John Pace, III, has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the education of students in Henry County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, Dr. Pace’s prestigious career began in the classroom as a music instructor, jazz band director, and co-concert and marching band director for Miami Norland Senior High School; he later held roles including Chief Operating Officer of School Operations, region superintendent, administrative director of the Education Transformation Office, principal of Myrtle Grove K-8 Center, and assistant principal of Norland Elementary School; and WHEREAS, since his appointment as superintendent in September 2024, Dr. Pace has made a significant and lasting impact on Henry County Schools; and WHEREAS, he has placed emphasis on the importance of data-driven leadership to accelerate achievement and invested time in rallying the community around the power of public education in Henry County; and WHEREAS, Dr. Pace implemented regular P.O.W.E.R. (Priority Outcomes Wielding Exceptional Results) Forums, which bring together all principals and district leadership to share accountability around monitoring data and removing any barriers to student achievement; and WHEREAS, he also launched his weekly “Catch the Pace” video series, which has garnered tens of thousands of views across district social media channels to engage students, families, staff, and community in topics of interest to all Henry County Schools stakeholders; and WHEREAS, Dr. Pace’s significant organizational and leadership talents, extensive career in public education, remarkable patience and diplomacy, and keen sense of vision have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and WHEREAS, Dr. Pace serves with honor and distinction with Henry County Schools, and his vision and unyielding commitment to student success have set the standard for public service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. John Pace, III, for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the state of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. 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. John Pace, III. ## 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 formally recognizes Dr. John Pace, III, superintendent of Henry County Schools, for his public service in education. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Dr. John Pace, III, who became superintendent of Henry County Schools in September 2024. It recounts his career path, starting as a music teacher and band director in Florida schools before rising through administrative roles to eventually lead Henry County Schools. The resolution highlights specific initiatives Dr. Pace has started as superintendent, including data-focused leadership forums for principals and a weekly video series aimed at engaging the school community. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state funds. It simply commends Dr. Pace for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dr. John Pace, III for his public service as superintendent of Henry County Schools. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Pace. - Creates no new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's views. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Dr. John Pace, III and the Henry County Schools community, including students, staff, and families connected to the district he leads. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial impact and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, publicly acknowledging Dr. Pace's work and career on behalf of the Georgia Senate and providing a formal record of that recognition for Henry County Schools. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Dr. Pace's career history, from music teacher in Florida to superintendent of Henry County Schools starting September 2024. - The resolution highlights his P.O.W.E.R. Forums program for principals and district leaders focused on student achievement data. - It notes his weekly 'Catch the Pace' video series used to communicate with students, families, and staff. - The resolving clause commends Dr. Pace for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness. - A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Pace. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-10) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-10) - Sponsors: Emanuel Jones, Brian Strickland, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, Ricky Williams, Kenya Wicks, Kim Jackson, Donzella James, Nan Orrock, Elena Parent, Sonya Halpern, RaShaun Kemp, Randal Mangham, Michael Rhett, Freddie Sims, Nikki Merritt - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73014 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr737.md?full=1