HR423: HR423 Hunter, Ernestine; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Ernestine Hunter, who began teaching in 1942 at age 17 in a one-room schoolhouse in Effingham County and taught for 42 years, including at Union Springs, Clyo, and Marlow Elementary School, before retiring in 1984. The resolution notes her role educating Black students in Effingham County before Springfield Central High School and Elementary School opened in 1956, when Black students had to travel to Savannah or Statesboro for high school. The House formally congratulates her on turning 100 and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Congratulates Ernestine Hunter on reaching her 100th birthday and becoming one of Georgia's centenarians.
• Recognizes her 42 year teaching career in Effingham County, starting in 1942 and ending in 1984.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.

The resolution directly honors Ernestine Hunter, a retired Effingham County teacher, and by extension recognizes the students and communities she taught in, including Union Springs, Clyo, and Marlow Elementary School.

While the resolution does not change any law or provide funding, it gives Ernestine Hunter formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for her decades of teaching, including her work educating Black students before local high school access existed in Effingham County.

• The whereas clauses describe her career, beginning in 1942 at a one-room schoolhouse teaching children aged 5 to 17.
• The text notes she taught Black students in Effingham County before Springfield Central High School and Elementary School opened in 1956.
• The resolving clause formally congratulates her on her 100th birthday and wishes her continued health.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)Primary sponsor
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)

• commendation resolution
• Effingham County
• education history
• centenarian