SR769: SR769 Knight, Renee S.; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Renee S. Knight. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes her service as a member of the City of Morrow City Council, where she was elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021, and where she serves as Mayor Pro-Tem. It also notes her work as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools. The resolution states that the Senate commends Knight for her public service and wishes her continued health and success. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. Resolutions like this one are symbolic statements from the chamber and carry no legal or regulatory effect.

• Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Renee S. Knight for her public service.
• Cites her 2017 election and 2021 re-election to the Morrow City Council and her role as Mayor Pro-Tem as reasons for the recognition.
• Notes her employment as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Knight.

The resolution names Renee S. Knight, a Morrow City Council member and Mayor Pro-Tem who also works for Clayton County Public Schools. It has no direct effect on any other group, agency, or member of the public.

This resolution is purely ceremonial: it creates no new law, funding, or requirement. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate statement of recognition and a distributed copy of the document, honoring Knight's local government and school system service.

• The whereas clauses describe Knight's background, including her 2017 election and 2021 re-election to the Morrow City Council and her role as Mayor Pro-Tem.
• The whereas clauses note her current position as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools.
• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Knight for her public service and wishes her continued success.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Knight.

1. 2026-02-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)

• Senate resolution
• Morrow City Council
• Clayton County Public Schools
• civic recognition