Georgia CommonsHR789: HR789 Mowery, Mrs. Emily; Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mrs. Emily Mowery, Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her work in education.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Mrs. Emily Mowery, who was named Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her contributions to teaching and to the education of Georgia students. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Mowery's commitment to her students. It formally commends her on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mrs. Emily Mowery for being named Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- States the House's recognition of her contributions to education and the welfare of young people in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mowery.
- Expresses the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no new law, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Mrs. Emily Mowery, a teacher at Armuchee High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the state legislature to a local teacher honored for classroom excellence.
Key provisions
- The preamble states that quality education is the General Assembly's most important objective.
- The resolution recognizes Mowery's teaching excellence and her selection as Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- The operative clause commends Mowery and wishes her continued success.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Mrs. Emily Mowery, Armuchee Hi gh School's 202514 STAR Teacher, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
Topics
- STAR Teacher
- education recognition
- Armuchee High School
- teacher honors