--- title: HR 1239. SkillsUSA Georgia; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1239 cite_as: HR 1239, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1239 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1239.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1239/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72864 date: 2026-02-04 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1238.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1240.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1239.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1239 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-04 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - David Clark - William Werkheiser - Vance Smith - Bill Hitchens - Devan Seabaugh - Ron Stephens text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2025 upstream_id: 2108106 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - career and technical education - SkillsUSA Georgia - workforce development - legislative recognition --- # HR 1239. SkillsUSA Georgia; commend ## Text House Resolution 1239 By: Representatives Clark of the 100th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Smith of the 138th, Hitchens of the 161st, Seabaugh of the 34th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and congratulating SkillsUSA Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving students preparing for careers in trade, technical, skilled service, and professional occupations; and WHEREAS, SkillsUSA Georgia is the chartered state association representing the organization across the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, SkillsUSA Georgia supports career, technical, and agricultural education by empowering students to become career-ready leaders through hands-on learning, leadership development, and the application of academic and technical skills; and WHEREAS, SkillsUSA Georgia proudly serves 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members, totaling 12,797 members statewide; and WHEREAS, during the 2025-2026 school year, SkillsUSA Georgia achieved record-breaking membership growth, reflecting the increasing demand for high-quality career and technical education pathways across the state; and WHEREAS, this milestone demonstrates a strong commitment to preparing students for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers while strengthening Georgia's workforce and economy; and WHEREAS, the continued success of SkillsUSA Georgia is made possible through the dedication of educators, administrators, industry partners, and community supporters who provide equitable access to meaningful career and technical education opportunities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and congratulate SkillsUSA Georgia on achieving record-breaking statewide membership and commend the organization for its outstanding contributions to education, workforce development, and student leadership across the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to SkillsUSA Georgia. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution congratulates SkillsUSA Georgia, a career and technical education organization, for reaching record statewide membership of nearly 12,800 students. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-04) - Sponsors: David Clark, William Werkheiser, Vance Smith, Bill Hitchens, Devan Seabaugh, Ron Stephens - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72864 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1239.md?full=1