HR436: HR436 Honoring Heroes Day; February 28, 2025; invaluable contributions of school bus drivers and school food service workers; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends school bus drivers and school food service workers across the state and formally recognizes February 28, 2025 as Honoring Heroes Day, marked by an event at the Georgia State Capitol. The resolution states that school bus drivers help keep students safe through reliable transportation and that school food service workers provide healthy meals that support students' academic success and well-being. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the event's sponsors and to school bus drivers and food service workers themselves. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.

• Recognizes February 28, 2025 as Honoring Heroes Day in Georgia, honoring school bus drivers and school food service workers.
• Commends these workers for their contributions to student safety, nutrition, and well-being through the House's formal resolution process.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to event sponsors and to the honored workers.
• Creates no new legal requirement, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic commendation rather than a change to Georgia law.

School bus drivers and school food service workers across Georgia are the ones honored by this resolution. It also involves the Georgia House of Representatives, its Clerk's office, and the sponsors of the Honoring Heroes Day event at the State Capitol.

The resolution has no legal or budgetary effect, but it gives public, official recognition to school bus drivers and food service workers, groups whose daily work supporting students is often overlooked in state government proceedings.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) explains that Honoring Heroes Day will be observed February 28, 2025 at the Georgia State Capitol.
• The resolved clause has the House commend school bus drivers and food service workers and formally recognize the date as Honoring Heroes Day.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to sponsors and to the honored workers.

1. 2025-02-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-27House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• school bus drivers
• school food service workers
• education
• Georgia legislature honors