HR982: HR982 Jones, Rachel; Model High School's STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Rachel Jones, a teacher at Model High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an award given to outstanding teachers chosen by top students. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It states that the House commends Jones for her contributions to education and wishes her continued success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Rachel Jones as Model High School's 2025 STAR Teacher on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for her continued success in the teaching profession.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rachel Jones.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.

The resolution directly names Rachel Jones, a teacher at Model 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 has no effect on Georgia law or policy. Its practical significance is limited to giving Rachel Jones public, official recognition from the state legislature for her achievement as a STAR Teacher.

• The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's view that quality education is a top priority and recount Jones's recognition as Model High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
• The resolving clause commends Rachel Jones and expresses best wishes for her continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones.

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
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)

• education awards
• teacher recognition
• Georgia House resolutions
• STAR Teacher