SR737: SR737 Pace, III, Dr. John; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Dr. John Pace, III, who became superintendent of Henry County Schools in September 2024. It describes his career path, starting as a music instructor and band director in Florida schools and rising through roles such as chief operating officer of school operations, region superintendent, and principal before becoming superintendent. The resolution highlights specific initiatives he started, including regular leadership forums focused on data and student achievement and a weekly video series aimed at engaging the school community. It closes with the Senate formally commending him for his service and directing the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. John Pace, III, for his service as superintendent of Henry County Schools.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Pace.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. John Pace, III, and references Henry County Schools, its principals, staff, students, and families as the community he leads and engages through his initiatives.

The resolution has no legal or budgetary effect; its significance is symbolic, formally placing the Senate's recognition of Dr. Pace's leadership and career into the official record of the General Assembly.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Pace's career history, from music instructor in Florida to Henry County Schools superintendent since September 2024.
• The whereas clauses describe two of his initiatives: the P.O.W.E.R. Forums for principals and district leadership, and the 'Catch the Pace' video series.
• The resolved clause formally commends Dr. Pace for his public service to the state of Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Pace.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• Henry County Schools
• school superintendent
• legislative honor
• public education leadership