Georgia CommonsHR 1293: Colbert, Jason; commend
Last action February 9, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Jason Colbert, a Southeastern Technical College nursing student, for winning the state's top technical college student award for 2025.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, for being named the statewide winner of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). The resolution explains that GOAL is a longstanding partnership between Georgia's technical colleges and business and government leaders meant to highlight the role of technical education in the state's workforce. Colbert was chosen from among 22 college-level GOAL winners across the Technical College System of Georgia's network, which serves more than 149,000 students. The resolution formally congratulates him and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law or create any new program.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Jason Colbert for winning the 2025 statewide GOAL award from the Technical College System of Georgia.
- Recites his background as a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College and his selection from among 22 college winners.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Colbert.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time honorary statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College. It also references the Technical College System of Georgia, Southeastern Technical College, and the roughly 149,000 students enrolled across the system's 22 colleges.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic: it gives Colbert and his college official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for his academic achievement and role as a technical education ambassador.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the GOAL program's history and Colbert's selection as the 2025 statewide winner from among 22 college-level winners.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate Colbert for his achievements and his promotion of technical education.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Colbert.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and congratulate Jason Colbert for his outstanding achievements and his efforts to promote technical education in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
- Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
Topics
- technical education
- GOAL award
- Southeastern Technical College
- legislative commendation