Georgia CommonsSR 769: Knight, Renee S.; recognize
Last action February 17, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Renee S. Knight, a Morrow City Council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, for her public service and career at Clayton County Public Schools.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Enrolled version, the latest LegiScan holds.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Renee S. Knight for her service on the Morrow City Council, where she was elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021, and where she now serves as Mayor Pro-Tem. The resolution also notes her work as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools and praises her leadership, integrity, and community involvement. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Knight, but it does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Renee S. Knight for her service on the Morrow City Council and as Mayor Pro-Tem.
- States praise for her work as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Knight.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success, with no legal or funding effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Renee S. Knight, a Morrow City Council member and Clayton County Public Schools employee. It has no binding effect on any other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no impact on Georgia law, funding, or policy. It formally records the Senate's recognition of one individual's local government and professional service, serving mainly as a ceremonial gesture rather than a substantive legislative act.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Knight's 2017 election and 2021 re-election to the Morrow City Council and her role as Mayor Pro-Tem.
- It notes her current position as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools.
- The resolved clause has the Senate formally commend her for her public service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Renee S. Knight for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- Morrow City Council
- Clayton County Public Schools
- civic recognition