HR787: HR787 West-Royal, Jessica; Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Jessica West-Royal, who teaches at Pepperell High School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an award tied to Georgia's STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program that pairs top students with the teachers who most influenced them. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any new program. It states the House's praise for West-Royal's contributions to education and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Commends Jessica West-Royal by name for being named Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
• States the House of Representatives' 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 West-Royal.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time honorary statement.

The resolution directly names Jessica West-Royal, a teacher at Pepperell High School. It has no broader legal effect on other teachers, schools, or Georgia residents.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians beyond formally recognizing one teacher's achievement. It serves as a public statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a policy change affecting schools or funding.

• The resolving clause commends Jessica West-Royal for being named Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Teacher and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to West-Royal.

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)

• teacher recognition
• STAR Teacher award
• Pepperell High School
• Georgia legislature honors