Georgia CommonsHR 1095: 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award Recipients; commending the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center; commend
Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients and commends the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center for its work promoting STEM education across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center (GYSTC), a nonprofit that has worked since 1989 to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for kindergarten through eighth-grade teachers and students, especially in rural and underserved school districts. The resolution also honors the 25 individuals named as 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients, an award that recognizes students and educators whose work reflects GYSTC's mission. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for distribution to GYSTC and to the award recipients themselves.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the 25 named individuals as 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients.
- Commends the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center for its work supporting STEM education since 1989.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to GYSTC and the award recipients.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a statement of recognition by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center and the 25 individual Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, schools, or agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to a nonprofit's STEM education work and to the individuals it has honored.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe GYSTC's history since 1989 and its focus on K-8 STEM education in rural and underserved districts.
- The resolved clause honors the 25 named 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients and commends GYSTC's overall mission.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to GYSTC and the award recipients.
From the bill
“the members of this body do hereby honor the 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients and commend the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center for its enduring commitment to advancing STEM education”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Will Wade (R, HD-009)
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
- Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
- Rob Clifton (R, HD-131)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
Topics
- STEM education
- Georgia House resolution
- education awards
- K-12 education