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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1337: HR1337 Baldwin Elementary School; occasion of its 10th anniversary; honoring the living legend, Beauty Baldwin, for whom the school is named; recognize

Last action February 11, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors Baldwin Elementary School's 10th anniversary and recognizes Beauty Baldwin, the community leader for whom the school was named.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives celebrates Baldwin Elementary School, located in House District 96, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. It praises the school's decade of educational work and its role in the community. The resolution also pays tribute to Beauty Baldwin, the person the school is named after, describing her as a longtime community leader whose service and character inspired the school's naming. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the school and to Beauty Baldwin. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Baldwin Elementary School for completing ten years of operation.
  • Honors Beauty Baldwin, the community figure for whom the school is named, for her service and leadership.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to produce copies of the resolution for the school and for Beauty Baldwin.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Baldwin Elementary School, its students, faculty, staff, and families, as well as Beauty Baldwin herself. It has no legal effect on other schools, agencies, or the general public.

Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal or funding consequences, it provides official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of a local school's anniversary and the community figure it is named for, which can be meaningful for the school and honoree.

Key provisions

  • The first resolving clause recognizes and commends Baldwin Elementary School for its 10th anniversary of service to the community.
  • The second resolving clause honors Beauty Baldwin for her service, leadership, and dedication to community.
  • The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the school and to Beauty Baldwin.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-02-11House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-02-11House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
  • Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
  • Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
  • Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
  • Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
  • Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)

Topics

  • school recognition
  • education
  • local schools
  • commemorative resolution

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