HR971: HR971 Ratliff, Stephanie; Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Stephanie Ratliff, a teacher at Chattooga County High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor tied to academic achievement. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Ratliff's commitment to teaching and her students. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ratliff as a keepsake recognizing the honor.

• Formally commends Stephanie Ratliff for being named Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' 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 Ratliff.

The resolution directly names Stephanie Ratliff, a teacher at Chattooga County High School, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is a formal, documented recognition that the Georgia House of Representatives gives to Ratliff for her teaching achievements.

• The resolution's preamble states that quality education is the General Assembly's most important objective.
• The operative resolving clause commends Stephanie Ratliff by name for being named the 2025 STAR Teacher at Chattooga County High School.
• A second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Ratliff.

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

• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)Primary sponsor

• STAR Teacher
• teacher recognition
• Chattooga County
• education honors