SR708: SR708 Kluender, Dr. Randy; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Dr. Randy Kluender, who serves as President and a Board of Trustees Member of the Georgia School of Orthodontics. It recounts his career, beginning in a private pediatric dental practice in 1979 and moving into dental education in 1985, including work at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where he secured over $2.5 million in grant funding for new programs. The resolution also notes his advocacy on issues such as oral health funding, dental school financing, student loan repayment, and increased funding for the National Institute of Health and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. It formally resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Randy Kluender for his career in dental education, clinical practice, and advocacy.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Kluender.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names Dr. Randy Kluender and the Georgia School of Orthodontics. It has no legal effect on the public, other institutions, or state agencies beyond honoring him.

This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or daily life. It serves as an official statement of appreciation from the Georgia Senate for one individual's professional career and advocacy work in dental education and oral health policy.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Kluender's career, including his roles at the Georgia School of Orthodontics and the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.
• The resolution notes he secured over $2.5 million in grant funding while at the University of Colorado, mostly for new assistance programs.
• It highlights his advocacy on oral health funding, dental school financing, student loan repayment, and National Institutes of Health research funding.
• The resolving clause formally commends Kluender and wishes him continued health and success.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

1. 2026-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)

• Senate resolution
• dental education
• oral health advocacy
• Georgia School of Orthodontics