HR782: HR782 Kinney, Mr. Owen; Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Owen Kinney, a teacher at Darlington High School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor given for teaching excellence. The resolution states that the House commends Kinney and wishes him continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kinney. The document does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a formal statement of recognition passed by the chamber.

• Formally commends Owen Kinney for being named Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for Kinney's continued success in his career.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Kinney.

The resolution directly names Owen Kinney, a teacher at Darlington High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: a formal, public record of the legislature recognizing an individual teacher's achievement, which Kinney can keep as an honor.

• The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's view that quality education is a top priority and describe Kinney's recognition as Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Kinney and wish him continued success.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Kinney.

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

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

• education
• teacher recognition
• Darlington High School
• STAR Teacher award