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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR627: HR627 Mallett, Sarah; named Bibb County's Teacher of the Year for 2024; recognizing her exceptional contributions to education and the community; commend

Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Sarah Mallett, an Audio, Video, Technology, and Film teacher at Howard Middle School, for being named Bibb County's Teacher of the Year for 2024.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Sarah Mallett, a teacher at Howard Middle School in Bibb County, for being named the county's Teacher of the Year for 2024. It describes her work teaching Audio, Video, Technology, and Film, noting that her classes produce school announcements, a weekly newsletter, and video projects for students. The resolution recognizes her as a third-generation educator known for fostering an inclusive classroom and for her involvement in extracurricular and community activities. It formally commends her for her contributions to students' academic and personal growth, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Sarah Mallett for being named Bibb County's Teacher of the Year for 2024.
  • Recognizes her work teaching Audio, Video, Technology, and Film at Howard Middle School, including student-produced announcements and newsletters.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mallett.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Sarah Mallett, a Bibb County middle school teacher, and references her students, colleagues, and the Howard Middle School community, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives who must prepare the commemorative copy.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, but it is a formal statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a local educator's work, giving her public acknowledgment on the legislative record.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mallett's role as an Audio, Video, Technology, and Film teacher at Howard Middle School in Bibb County.
  • It notes she is a third-generation educator and highlights her classroom's production of school announcements, a newsletter, and videos.
  • The resolving clause formally commends her for her service and contributions to students' development.
  • A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy of the resolution.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)Primary sponsor
  • Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
  • Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
  • Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
  • Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)

Topics

  • teacher recognition
  • Bibb County schools
  • education honors
  • Georgia House resolutions

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