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title: SR 865. Clark, Bryant; recognize
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date: 2026-02-26
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bill_number: SR 865
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-26
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Michael Rhett
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  - Senate resolution
  - City of Smyrna
  - public works
  - retirement recognition
  - Smyrna Fire Department
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# SR 865. Clark, Bryant; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 865
By: Senator Rhett of the 33rd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Bryant Clark; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Bryant Clark has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of
his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as evidenced
dramatically by his four decades of superlative service to the City of Smyrna; and
WHEREAS, throughout his 36-year-long tenure as part of the City of Smyrna Public Works,
Bryant Clark played a vital role in maintaining and improving the city's infrastructure,
ensuring public safety, and supporting the daily operations that keep Smyrna running
smoothly; and
WHEREAS, he has additionally served for four years with the Smyrna Fire Department,
where he has consistently gone beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of his fellow
citizens during times of emergency and beyond; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he 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, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Bryant Clark has served with honor and distinction, and his vision and
unyielding commitment to the citizens of Smyrna will be sorely missed upon the occasion
of his retirement; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Bryant Clark for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated
public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his
retirement; 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 Bryant Clark.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Bryant Clark, a longtime City of Smyrna Public Works employee and volunteer firefighter, on his retirement.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Bryant Clark, who worked for the City of Smyrna Public Works for 36 years and also served four years with the Smyrna Fire Department, for his service to the community as he retires.
The resolution recites his years of service, praises his character and contributions to Smyrna's infrastructure and public safety, and formally congratulates him on retiring. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Clark, so he receives an official record of the chamber's recognition.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Bryant Clark for his 36 years of service with the City of Smyrna Public Works.
- Commends his additional four years of service with the Smyrna Fire Department.
- Congratulates Clark on his retirement and expresses wishes for his continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Clark.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Bryant Clark. It also involves the Georgia Senate, which adopts the resolution, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to produce a copy for him.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives Bryant Clark and the Smyrna community formal, public recognition from the state Senate for his decades of public service upon his retirement.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Clark's 36 years with City of Smyrna Public Works and four years with the Smyrna Fire Department.
- The resolved clause formally commends Clark and congratulates him on his retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Clark.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-26)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-26)
- Sponsors: Michael Rhett
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73652

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