Georgia CommonsHR 1516: Shorey, Al; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Al Shorey, a teacher at Darlington High School, for being named the school's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Al Shorey, who was selected as Darlington High School's STAR Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Shorey's contributions to teaching and student welfare. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create programs, or spend state money. It simply expresses the House's official commendation and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Shorey.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Al Shorey for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for Shorey's continued success as an educator.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Shorey.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Al Shorey, a teacher at Darlington High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with producing a copy of the resolution for him.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not alter Georgia law or education policy. Its practical significance is symbolic, providing public recognition from the state legislature for a teacher's achievement.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble states that quality education is the General Assembly's most important objective.
- The resolved clause commends Al Shorey by name for his STAR Teacher honor at Darlington High School.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Shorey.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Al Shorey, Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
Topics
- education recognition
- STAR Teacher award
- Darlington High School
- Georgia House resolutions