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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR784: HR784 Winstead, Seth; Rome High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend

Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Seth Winstead, a teacher at Rome High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Seth Winstead, a teacher at Rome High School, who was named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an award given for teaching excellence. The resolution states that the House commends Winstead for his contributions to education and wishes him continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Winstead. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition passed by the House.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Seth Winstead for being named Rome High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
  • Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for Winstead's continued success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Winstead.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Seth Winstead, a teacher at Rome High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives Winstead and Rome High School official recognition from the state legislature for his teaching achievement.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's view that quality education is a top priority and describe Winstead's recognition as Rome High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Winstead and expresses best wishes for his continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Winstead.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)Primary sponsor
  • Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
  • Matt Barton (R, HD-005)

Topics

  • education recognition
  • Georgia teachers
  • STAR Teacher award
  • Rome High School

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