HR340: HR340 Moore, Melissa; Cartersville High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Melissa Moore, a teacher at Cartersville High School, who was named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an award given to an outstanding teacher chosen by a top student. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or spend any state funding. It simply states the House's praise for Moore's contributions to education and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Melissa Moore for being named Cartersville High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
• States the House of Representatives' best wishes for her continued success as an educator.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Moore.

The resolution directly names Melissa Moore, a teacher at Cartersville High School in Bartow County. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

This is a symbolic honor with no effect on Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its main real-world consequence is a formal, public acknowledgment of one teacher's achievement from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's view that education is a top priority and describe Moore's recognition as STAR Teacher.
• The resolving clause formally commends Moore and offers best wishes for her continued success.
• A further clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Moore.

1. 2025-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor

• STAR Teacher award
• Cartersville High School
• teacher recognition
• Georgia education honors