HR969: HR969 Harris, Shayna; South Paulding High School's 2025 Teacher of the Year; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Shayna Harris, an English teacher at South Paulding High School. The resolution notes that she teaches courses such as American Literature and Composition, Dramatic Writing for Film, Television, and Stage, and Mythology, and that she was named the school's 2025 Teacher of the Year. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any new program or funding. It simply expresses the House's commendation of Harris's work and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Shayna Harris for being named South Paulding High School's 2025 Teacher of the Year.
• States the House's recognition of her work teaching American Literature and Composition, Dramatic Writing for Film, Television, and Stage, and Mythology.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harris.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.

This resolution directly names and honors Shayna Harris, a teacher at South Paulding High School in Paulding County. It has no legal effect on other teachers, schools, or the public.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgia residents; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to public recognition of one teacher's accomplishments rather than any change to policy, funding, or law.

• The whereas clauses describe Harris's teaching subjects and her recognition as Teacher of the Year at South Paulding High School.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Harris and wish her continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Harris.

1. 2025-04-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (House)

• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)Primary sponsor
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)

• teacher recognition
• South Paulding High School
• education
• legislative commendation