Georgia CommonsHR 1359: Morgan, Lisa; commend
Last action February 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Lisa Morgan, President of the Georgia Association of Educators, for her leadership and public service in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lisa Morgan. It recounts her career with the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE), including her service as District Director, Secretary-Treasurer, and Vice President before becoming the first GAE President to serve three terms. The resolution states that under her leadership GAE saw unprecedented growth in membership and advocacy for public education across Georgia. It does not change any Georgia law or create any funding, program, or requirement. It simply directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lisa Morgan as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Lisa Morgan for her service as President of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE).
- Recounts her prior roles on the GAE Board, including District Director, Secretary-Treasurer, and Vice President.
- States she is the first GAE President to serve three terms, during which GAE saw growth in membership and advocacy.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lisa Morgan.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Lisa Morgan. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. It formally records the House's recognition of Lisa Morgan's decades of service to the Georgia Association of Educators and public education advocacy in the state.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Lisa Morgan's career history with GAE and her leadership accomplishments.
- The resolving clause formally commends her for her public service to the State of Georgia.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Lisa Morgan.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Lisa Morgan for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
“she is the first GAE President to serve 3 terms, in which GAE saw an unprecedented growth in membership and advocacy for public education in all parts of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- education advocacy
- Georgia Association of Educators
- public service recognition