HR722: HR722 Ray, Laura; Berrien County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year top ten finalist; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Laura Ray, a fifth grade math, science, and social studies teacher in Berrien County. It recognizes her selection as Berrien County Teacher of the Year and as one of the top ten finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year award. The resolution states that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Ray's dedication to her students. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. Its only operative action is to direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Laura Ray as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends Laura Ray for being named Berrien County Teacher of the Year and a top ten finalist for 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Laura Ray.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Ray's continued success as an educator.

This resolution directly names and honors Laura Ray, a Berrien County teacher. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for her. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and does not change any Georgia law or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes one teacher's achievement and provides her a formal record of that recognition from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Laura Ray's role as a fifth grade math, science, and social studies teacher and her recognition as Berrien County Teacher of the Year and a 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year top ten finalist.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Ray and express best wishes for her continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Ray.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)

• teacher recognition
• education
• Berrien County
• Georgia Teacher of the Year