HR1974: HR1974 Battle, Mrs. Arlecia; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Mrs. Arlecia Battle, who worked for 23 years at Clayton County Public Schools in roles including volunteer, secretary, administrative assistant, support specialist, and executive assistant, most recently serving Superintendent Anthony W. Smith. The resolution recounts her career milestones, including becoming the first Black female to serve as an assistant to the superintendent and being named Employee of the Year in 2013. It also notes her personal life, including her marriage, children, and grandchildren, and her plans in retirement. The House resolves to recognize and commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Arlecia Battle for 23 years of service to Clayton County Public Schools.
• States she was the first Black female to serve as an assistant to the superintendent in the district.
• Notes she was named Employee of the Year in 2013 for her service.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Battle.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her health and happiness in retirement.

The resolution directly honors Mrs. Arlecia Battle and, by extension, Clayton County Public Schools, where she worked, and the House Clerk's office, which is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Mrs. Battle's decades of work in public education.

• The whereas clauses describe Mrs. Battle's 23-year career at Clayton County Public Schools and her various roles, from volunteer to executive assistant.
• The resolution notes her historic status as the first Black female to serve as an assistant to the superintendent in the district.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her service and wishes her well in retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mrs. Battle.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)

• commendation resolution
• Clayton County Public Schools
• Georgia House of Representatives
• education staff recognition