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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 1288: Mirzakulova, Dr. Ekaterina; commend

Last action February 9, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, for winning the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.

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In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, who teaches Chemistry at Central Georgia Technical College, for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Instructor of the Year through the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. The resolution states that Dr. Mirzakulova was chosen from a group of Georgia technical college instructors recognized for innovative teaching practices and leadership. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition passed by the House.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends and congratulates Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova for winning the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
  • Recognizes her as the Technical College System of Georgia's Instructor of the Year for 2025.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely honorary resolution.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College. It also reflects on Central Georgia Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia, which administers the award.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. It serves as an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one educator's professional achievement within the state's technical college system.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Dr. Mirzakulova's selection for the Rick Perkins Award and her role as a Chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College.
  • The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate her for promoting technical education in Georgia.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

From the bill

“Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova has been selected as the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction”

States the award that prompted this commendation.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-09House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-02-09House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-02-09House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Charles Martin (R, HD-049)Primary sponsor
  • Shaw Blackmon (R, HD-146)
  • Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
  • Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
  • Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)

Topics

  • technical education
  • legislative commendation
  • Central Georgia Technical College
  • Georgia House resolution

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