HR1019: HR1019 Smith, Dr. Anthony W.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Anthony W. Smith for his leadership as Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, one of the largest school systems in Georgia, and for his community involvement. The resolution recounts his work re-establishing the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, which funds scholarships and staff programs, his civic and religious activities, and awards he has received, including being named the 2025-2026 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide Dr. Smith with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Anthony W. Smith for his leadership of Clayton County Public Schools and community service.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Smith.
• Extends the House's best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial honor only.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Anthony W. Smith, superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, school districts, or state agencies.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it places the General Assembly's formal recognition of Dr. Smith's career and community work into the official record.

• The resolution recites Dr. Smith's role as Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools, described as the sixth largest school system in Georgia.
• It credits him with re-establishing the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, which funds scholarships and employee initiatives.
• It lists honors including a 2015 award from the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County and being named 2025-2026 Superintendent to Watch.
• The resolving clause commends Dr. Smith and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-01-14House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-14House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)Primary sponsor
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)

• Clayton County Public Schools
• education leadership
• honorary resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives