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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR502: HR502 Student Council of Summerour Middle School; commend

Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Student Council of Summerour Middle School in Gwinnett County for its leadership and community work, with no changes to Georgia law.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Student Council of Summerour Middle School. It praises the council's mission of fostering an inclusive school environment, promoting school spirit, and giving sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students leadership opportunities. It names the council's three faculty advisors and lists all of its student members by name. The resolution does not create any new law, spend any state money, or impose any requirements. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends the council and wishes it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the council.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends the Student Council of Summerour Middle School on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
  • Names the three faculty advisors, Anna Lillard, Roxie Smith, and Allie Tangco, who lead the council.
  • Lists by name all student members of the council being honored.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Student Council.

Who it affects

The Student Council of Summerour Middle School, its named student members, and its three faculty advisors are directly named and honored. The resolution has no effect on the general public, other schools, or state agencies.

Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic value for the students and advisors named, serving as official recognition of their school involvement, but it does not change any law, create funding, or affect anyone beyond the honorees.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the Student Council's mission of fostering inclusion, promoting school spirit, and encouraging student leadership.
  • The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the Student Council and wish it continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Student Council.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
  • Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
  • Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
  • Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
  • Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
  • Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Summerour Middle School
  • student leadership
  • Gwinnett County schools

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