HR893: HR893 Hopkins, Aretha Sharice; Toney Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Aretha Sharice Hopkins, a teacher at Toney Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia. It recognizes her selection as the school's Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year and praises her dedication to her students and profession. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a formal expression of praise passed by the House, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hopkins as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends Aretha Sharice Hopkins for being named Toney Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for her continued success as an educator.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hopkins.

The resolution directly names Aretha Sharice Hopkins, a teacher at Toney Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a ceremonial honor recognizing a local educator's achievement. Its main real-world result is a formal document from the Georgia House of Representatives presented to Hopkins.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Hopkins as a highly praised educator who dedicates significant time and talent to her students at Toney Elementary School.
• The resolved clause formally commends Hopkins as the school's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Hopkins.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• teacher recognition
• Georgia House resolution
• Decatur schools
• education honors