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House Resolution 259
By: Representatives Glaize of the 67
th
, Jones of the 47
th
, Martin of the 49
th
, Hilton of the 48
th
,
Campbell of the 35
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Mike Looney, Georgia's 2024 Superintendent of the Year;
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and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Dr. Mike Looney has served as the superintendent of Fulton County Schools,3
Georgia's fourth-largest school district, since June 2019, where he oversees the education of4
more than 87,000 students across 104 schools; and5
WHEREAS, he has spearheaded initiatives that enhance academic achievement, career6
readiness, and leadership development for both students and educators with a strategic focus7
on dropout prevention, literacy, CTAE expansion, STEAM programs, middle school reform,8
and strong financial management; and9
WHEREAS, through his careful fiscal oversight, he has maintained the district's AAA credit10
rating, prioritizing investments in classrooms and student programs; and11
WHEREAS, within his first year as superintendent, Dr. Looney demonstrated decisive12
leadership in managing Georgia's first school-related COVID-19 case, drawing upon his 2813
years of educational experience as well as his background as a retired United States Marine,14
father, and community leader to maintain student learning while ensuring safety; and15
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WHEREAS, he then launched the district's "Bridge to Success" plan after the pandemic, a
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three-year transformational initiative aimed at addressing learning loss through targeted17
support, leading to students surpassing pre-pandemic levels in reading and math and18
achieving a record-high 90.7 percent graduation rate in 2023; and19
WHEREAS, his exceptional leadership and vision have earned him recognition as Georgia's20
2024 Superintendent of the Year, adding to his prior distinction as Tennessee's21
Superintendent of the Year in 2015; and22
WHEREAS, as further testament to his dedication to Fulton County Schools, Dr. Looney23
represents the district on the Governor's Advisory Board, the Board of Directors for the24
Development Authority of Fulton County, and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of25
Commerce; and26
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be27
appropriately honored.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Mike Looney, Georgia's 202430
Superintendent of the Year, for his years of service on behalf of the students of Fulton31
County as well as extend best wishes for continued success.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.34
Mike Looney.35
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