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HR 1276: 2025 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners; commend

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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.