House Resolution 1258
By: Representatives Baker of the 64th, McQueen of the 61st, Alexander of the 66th, New of
the 40th, and Berry of the 56th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Latoya Thomas, the Douglas County School System 2025-2026 Teacher
of the Year; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most
important objective of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young
people, and Dr. Latoya Thomas exemplifies the selfless dedication that is characteristic of
our finest teachers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Latoya Thomas is a highly praised Information Technology teacher at
Manchester High School, tirelessly directing an extraordinary amount of time and talent
toward guiding students to a brighter future; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Latoya Thomas has earned distinction and numerous awards for teaching
excellence as a result of her dedication to her students and her profession and has been
honored as the Douglas County School System 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, the 2024
Georgia Business Education Association Teacher of the Year, and the 2021 FBLA New
Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of such remarkable contributions to the education and welfare
of Georgia's students, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the
extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding educator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Dr. Latoya Thomas, the Douglas County School System
2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued
success.
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 Dr.
Latoya Thomas.