HR290: HR290 W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy and Principal Dr. Cassandra Washington; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It praises W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy in Macon-Bibb County for preparing students for college and careers, and it credits Principal Dr. Cassandra Washington with building academic programs, hands-on career training, and partnerships with local businesses and colleges. The resolution formally commends the academy and recognizes Dr. Washington's leadership. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare official copies of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Washington and the academy, so they have a printed record of the honor.

• Formally commends W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy for its work preparing students for college and careers.
• Recognizes Dr. Cassandra Washington's leadership of the academy and her impact on students, faculty, and the community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute official copies of the resolution to Dr. Washington and the academy.

The resolution directly names W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy, its students and faculty, and Principal Dr. Cassandra Washington. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must produce copies for distribution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; it is a public, official recognition. For the academy and Dr. Washington, it means a formal record from the Georgia House acknowledging their work, which they can keep and share.

• The whereas clauses describe the academy's academic programs, career training, and partnerships with local businesses, industries, and higher education institutions.
• The resolving clause states the House commends the academy and recognizes Dr. Washington for her leadership and dedication.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for Dr. Washington and the academy.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)Primary sponsor
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)

• education
• career and technical education
• Macon-Bibb County
• legislative commendation