25 LC 112 3650 Senate Resolution 540 By: Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others A RESOLUTION Applauding Senator Brandon Beach for his exceptional service in the Georgia State Senate, 1 his leadership in both public and private sectors, and congratulating him on his recent2 appointment as United States Treasurer in the current Trump Administration; and for other3 purposes.4 WHEREAS, Senator Brandon Beach has served the people of Georgia with distinction for5 over two decades, having been elected to the Georgia State Senate in 2013 and currently6 serving as a Senator representing the 21st District, which includes parts of Cherokee and7 Fulton counties; and8 WHEREAS, Senator Beach has held several influential positions in the Senate, including his9 service as the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, where he was instrumental10 in advancing transportation and infrastructure reforms critical to Georgia's economic growth11 and global competitiveness; and12 WHEREAS, in addition to his work in transportation, Senator Beach served as Chairman of13 the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee, where he focused on fostering14 a business-friendly environment in Georgia; his work in this area included attracting major15 investments in key industries such as technology, entertainment, and manufacturing; and16 S. R. 540 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3650 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's service on various other committees, including the Senate 17 Appropriations Committee, the Senate Rules Committee, and the Senate Ethics Committee,18 further reflects his influence and leadership in shaping policy decisions that affect all parts19 of Georgia's governance and economy; and20 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's background outside of the Senate has been equally impressive,21 with a successful career in business, during which he has owned and operated multiple22 companies. He serves as the Executive Director and founder of the North Fulton23 Improvement District (NFCID) and has held key leadership roles, including serving on the24 boards of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) and the Georgia25 Department of Transportation as well as Chair of the Public-Private Partnership Committee26 and the Land Development Committee; furthermore, he has served as Chairman of the Fulton27 County Development Authority; and28 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's integrity, approach to problem-solving, and commitment to29 public service have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and constituents,30 as well as recognition as a strong leader in Georgia politics; and31 WHEREAS, Senator Beach's exemplary leadership and dedication to the people of Georgia32 were recognized on a national scale when he was appointed by President Donald J. Trump33 to serve as the United States Treasurer, a role in which he will carry significant responsibility34 for overseeing the nation's financial operations, managing the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox, and35 advising on matters of fiscal policy; and36 WHEREAS, as the first Georgian to serve in this capacity, Senator Beach will continue to37 demonstrate the same commitment to public service, financial stewardship, and integrity that38 S. R. 540 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3650 defined his career in the Georgia State Senate, ensuring that federal fiscal policies serve the 39 best interests of all Americans; and40 WHEREAS, this prestigious appointment stands as a testament to Senator Beach's tireless41 dedication to the public good, his leadership in both state and national government, and his42 ongoing commitment to improving the financial systems that support the country's economy.43 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body44 honor and applaud Senator Brandon Beach for his exceptional service to the State of45 Georgia, his remarkable career in both the public and private sectors, and his outstanding46 contributions to the nation's financial policy as well as congratulate him on his appointment47 as United States Treasurer in the Trump Administration.48 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed49 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Senator Brandon50 Beach. 51 S. R. 540 - 3 -