Georgia CommonsSR647: SR647 Bacote, Dr. Veronica; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. Veronica Bacote for her appointment as Principal of Clements Middle School, recognizing her decades of work in Georgia public schools.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Veronica Bacote's appointment as Principal of Clements Middle School and highlights her career history, including work as a teacher and administrator in Newton County, Jasper County, and Gwinnett County Schools since 1987. The resolution formally congratulates her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It has no regulatory or funding effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and congratulates Dr. Veronica Bacote on her appointment as Principal of Clements Middle School.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Bacote.
- Summarizes her career history in education, including roles in Newton County, Jasper County, and Gwinnett County Schools.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Veronica Bacote. It also references Newton County Schools, Clements Middle School, Jasper County Schools, and Gwinnett County Schools as places where she has worked.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia Senate marking a school leadership appointment and recognizing decades of service in Georgia's public education system.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Dr. Bacote's 1987 start as a mathematics and social studies teacher and her later administrative roles in three Georgia school systems.
- The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize and congratulate her on becoming Principal of Clements Middle School.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Bacote.
From the bill
“Recognizing and congratulating Dr. Veronica Bacote upon her appointment as Principal of1 Clements Middle School; and for other purposes.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- education
- school leadership
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Newton County Schools