HR 1318: Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); PAGE Day on Capitol Hill; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally praises the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), a statewide organization of more than 94,500 teachers, administrators, and school support staff, for its work supporting educators and education across Georgia. The resolution highlights PAGE's history since the 1970s, its foundation programs like the Academic Bowl, the Georgia Academic Decathlon, and the Student and Teacher Achievement Recognition program, and its role in encouraging students to become teachers through Future Georgia Educators chapters. It designates February 17, 2026, the day PAGE members plan to visit the state capitol and meet with legislators, as PAGE Day on Capitol Hill, and directs the Clerk of the House to send PAGE a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for its advocacy and support of educators and education in Georgia.
• Designates February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day on Capitol Hill, the date PAGE members plan to meet with legislators at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to PAGE.

The resolution directly names the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, its more than 94,500 teacher, administrator, and support staff members, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to PAGE.

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia statute or funding. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives PAGE and its members formal recognition from the House and marks their February 17, 2026 capitol visit with an official designation.

• The whereas clauses describe PAGE's membership size, founding history, and programs such as the Academic Bowl, Georgia Academic Decathlon, and STAR program.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend PAGE and recognize February 17, 2026 as PAGE Day on Capitol Hill.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to PAGE.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)Primary sponsor
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)

• education advocacy
• teacher organizations
• legislative recognition
• Georgia House resolutions