HR76: HR76 Gibbs, Joey; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Joey Gibbs, a senior at Harris County High School, for his performance in the SkillsUSA plumbing competition over four years, including consistent top 10 finishes at nationals and first place wins in two of his last three state competitions. The resolution states that the House of Representatives commends Gibbs for his dedication to the plumbing trade and wishes him future success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gibbs. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it simply honors an individual.

• Formally recognizes and commends Joey Gibbs, a Harris County High School senior, for his record in the SkillsUSA plumbing competition.
• States that he placed in the top 10 at nationals for four consecutive years and won first place in two of his last three state competitions.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gibbs.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.

The resolution directly names and honors Joey Gibbs, a student at Harris County High School. It does not impose duties on any other group, though it involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official legislative recognition to a student's achievements in a skilled trade competition and provides him a keepsake copy of the honor.

• The whereas clauses describe Gibbs's four years competing in SkillsUSA plumbing competitions and his top 10 national finishes.
• The resolution notes he won his first competition at age 14 and placed first in two of his last three state competitions.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Gibbs for his dedication to the plumbing trade.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Gibbs.

1. 2025-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)Primary sponsor
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)

• legislative commendation
• career and technical education
• SkillsUSA
• plumbing trade