HR979: HR979 Mitchell, Roy; Coosa High School's STAR Teacher; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It honors Roy Mitchell, a teacher at Coosa High School, who was named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, a recognition tied to academic achievement. The resolution states that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Mitchell's contributions to teaching and to his students' welfare. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Mitchell as a keepsake. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.

• Formally commends Roy Mitchell for being named Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Mitchell's continued success in the teaching profession.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mitchell.

The resolution directly names Roy Mitchell, a teacher at Coosa High School, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him. It has no broader regulatory effect on other teachers or schools.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Roy Mitchell formal, public recognition from the state legislature for his teaching achievements, but it does not change any law, create funding, or affect other educators or schools in Georgia.

• The resolution's preamble states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly.
• The resolved clause commends Roy Mitchell as Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Teacher and wishes him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Mitchell a copy of the resolution.

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
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)

• STAR Teacher award
• education recognition
• Coosa High School
• Georgia legislature honors