HR284: HR284 Rucker, Mr. Nicholas; commend

This resolution honors Nicholas Rucker, a student at Athens Technical College, for winning the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), a statewide honor recognizing an outstanding technical college student. The resolution notes that Rucker was chosen from among 22 winners representing individual TCSG colleges and that he studies to become a physical therapist assistant. The resolution states that the House of Representatives congratulates and commends Rucker for his achievements and for promoting technical education in Georgia, and wishes him continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rucker. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally congratulates and commends Nicholas Rucker for winning the 2024 GOAL award from the Technical College System of Georgia.
• States that Rucker represents more than 148,000 TCSG students as an ambassador for technical education in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rucker.

The resolution directly names and honors Nicholas Rucker, a student at Athens Technical College, and references the Technical College System of Georgia and its more than 148,000 students statewide.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical result is a formal House record and a printed copy commending Rucker's achievement, recognizing technical education's role in Georgia's workforce.

• The whereas clauses describe the GOAL program, a 52 year partnership between Georgia business, industry, and technical colleges, and Rucker's selection from 22 college winners.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives congratulate and commend Rucker for his achievements and efforts promoting technical education.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Rucker.

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

• Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)

• technical education
• Athens Technical College
• GOAL award
• legislative commendation