Georgia CommonsHR 1239: SkillsUSA Georgia; commend
Last action February 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates SkillsUSA Georgia, a career and technical education organization, for reaching record statewide membership of nearly 12,800 students.
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In plain language
This House resolution is a formal statement of recognition rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors SkillsUSA Georgia, the state chapter of a national nonprofit that helps students prepare for careers in trades, technical fields, and skilled service occupations through hands-on learning and leadership training. The resolution notes that SkillsUSA Georgia now serves 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members, for a total of 12,797 members statewide, calling it record-breaking growth for the 2025-2026 school year. The House formally congratulates the organization for its contributions to education, workforce development, and student leadership, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to SkillsUSA Georgia.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and congratulates SkillsUSA Georgia for achieving record statewide membership of 12,797 students during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Commends the organization for its contributions to career and technical education, workforce development, and student leadership in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to SkillsUSA Georgia.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names SkillsUSA Georgia, its student members, educators, administrators, and industry and community partners involved in career and technical education across the state. It has no binding effect on any other group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences, but it publicly highlights the growth of career and technical education programs in Georgia and signals legislative support for workforce-focused training that prepares students for skilled trades and technical careers.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe SkillsUSA Georgia's mission and report its 2025-2026 membership figures: 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members.
- The resolving clause has the House formally congratulate SkillsUSA Georgia for its membership growth and contributions to education and workforce development.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to SkillsUSA Georgia.
From the bill
“SkillsUSA Georgia proudly serves 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members, totaling 12,797 members statewide”
“the members of this body recognize and congratulate SkillsUSA Georgia on achieving record-breaking statewide membership”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- David Clark (R, HD-100)
- William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
Topics
- career and technical education
- SkillsUSA Georgia
- workforce development
- legislative recognition