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title: HR 1276. 2025 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners; commend
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date: 2026-02-06
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bill_number: HR 1276
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-06
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Charles Martin
  - Carter Barrett
  - Kasey Carpenter
  - Shaw Blackmon
  - Matthew Gambill
  - Tim Fleming
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  - technical college awards
  - workforce education
  - adult literacy education
  - Georgia House resolutions
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# HR 1276. 2025 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1276
By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Barrett of the 24th, Carpenter of the 4th, Blackmon of
the 146th, Gambill of the 15th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the 2025 Technical College System of Georgia awards
winners; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) stands as a beacon of
excellence in technical education, contributing significantly to the workforce development
and economic growth of our state; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program annually
recognizes outstanding technical college students across the state, celebrating their academic
achievements, leadership, and service to their communities; and
WHEREAS, Jason Colbert, a nursing student from Southeastern Technical College, has been
named the 2025 GOAL winner, embodying the dedication, skill, and passion for excellence
that the award seeks to honor; and
WHEREAS, the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is bestowed
upon technical college instructors who demonstrate exceptional teaching abilities, making
significant contributions to the education of Georgia's skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, an instructor from Central Georgia Technical
College, has been distinguished as the 2025 recipient of the Rick Perkins Award, showcasing
exemplary dedication to student success and instructional excellence; and
WHEREAS, the Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education
(EAGLE) Award recognizes extraordinary achievements within the state's adult education
programs, highlighting individuals who have overcome challenges to pursue lifelong learning
and literacy; and
WHEREAS, Noelia Sargento, exceptional academic achievements within her local education
program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, has been honored as the TCSG's 2025
Adult Education Student of the Year, reflecting the perseverance, hard work, and
commitment to personal and professional growth that the EAGLE Award celebrates; and
WHEREAS, the Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award acknowledges the
vital role of educators in adult learning, recognizing those who provide inspiration, support,
and high-quality instruction to their students; and
WHEREAS, Stacey Mabray, an adult education instructor, from Augusta Technical College
has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year, demonstrating
exceptional teaching and mentoring abilities that contribute to the success and empowerment
of adult learners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the 2025 Technical College System of
Georgia winners, Jason Colbert, Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Noelia Sargento, and Stacey
Mabray on their prestigious achievements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Jason
Colbert, Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Noelia Sargento, and Stacey Mabray.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends four winners of 2025 Technical College System of Georgia awards for their achievements in technical education, teaching, and adult literacy.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes four individuals honored by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) in 2025. Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, won the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, received the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. Noelia Sargento, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College, was named TCSG's 2025 Adult Education Student of the Year under the EAGLE Award program. Stacey Mabray, an instructor at Augusta Technical College, was named 2025 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year.
The resolution does not change any law. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the four honorees as a formal recognition of their achievements.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends four named individuals for winning 2025 Technical College System of Georgia awards.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the four honorees.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

### Who it affects

The four named honorees (a nursing student, a technical instructor, an adult education student, and an adult education teacher) and the technical colleges they are associated with: Southeastern Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and Augusta Technical College.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but provides formal, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, which can be meaningful to the honorees' personal and professional standing and to their associated technical colleges.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe each award: the GOAL program, the Rick Perkins Award, the EAGLE Award, and the Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.
- The resolving clause commends Jason Colbert, Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Noelia Sargento, and Stacey Mabray by name for their achievements.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the four honorees.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-06)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-06)
- Sponsors: Charles Martin, Carter Barrett, Kasey Carpenter, Shaw Blackmon, Matthew Gambill, Tim Fleming
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72986

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