HR1937: HR1937 Sims, Dr. Dan A.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Dan A. Sims, who currently serves as Superintendent of the Bibb County School District. The resolution recounts his career, including his start in the Fulton County School System, his six years as Associate Superintendent in the Atlanta Public School System, and consulting work with school systems in Barbados, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Arizona. It also notes his community involvement, including leadership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and service on several nonprofit and civic boards in Macon, along with awards he has received such as Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and the W.E.B. DuBois Award for Excellence in Education. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide Dr. Sims with a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Dr. Dan A. Sims for his career in Georgia public education, without changing any law or funding.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Sims.
• Recites his career history, community service, and awards as the basis for the House's recognition.

The resolution directly names Dr. Dan A. Sims, Superintendent of the Bibb County School District. It has no binding effect on other individuals, school districts, or state agencies.

This resolution is a symbolic honor with no legal or budgetary effect. Its practical significance is limited to formally recognizing Dr. Sims's career in public education and providing him a keepsake copy of the House's commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Sims's education career, including roles in the Fulton County School System, Atlanta Public School System, and Bibb County School District.
• The whereas clauses list consulting roles and community board service, along with honors such as the W.E.B. DuBois Award for Excellence in Education.
• The resolved clause formally commends Dr. Sims for his educational service and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Sims.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)Primary sponsor
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)

• education leadership
• Bibb County schools
• legislative commendation
• public school superintendents