Georgia CommonsHR 1970: Postell, Kimberly; Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Professional of the Year; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Kimberly Postell, dean of students and athletic director at Sandtown Middle School, for being named the school's 2025-2026 Professional of the Year.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kimberly Postell, a longtime educator at Sandtown Middle School. The resolution recites her more than 25 years in education, her current roles as dean of students and athletic director, her past positions including department chair and health and physical education teacher, and her work as a summer online instructor for Fulton Virtual Schools. The resolution does not change any law or create any program. It simply states the House's recognition of Postell's achievement in being named Professional of the Year and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Kimberly Postell for being named Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Professional of the Year.
- Recites her professional background, including over 25 years in education and her current dual roles as dean of students and athletic director.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Postell.
- Expresses the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no new legal requirements or funding.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily concerns Kimberly Postell, an educator at Sandtown Middle School in Fulton County, and by extension the school and Fulton County school system, whose staff and students are referenced in the recitals.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one educator's career and achievement, with a copy of the resolution provided to her as a keepsake.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) details Postell's career history, roles, and recognition as Professional of the Year.
- The resolving clause commends Postell and expresses best wishes for her continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Postell.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Kimberly Postell, Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Professional of the Year, 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
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
Topics
- education
- teacher recognition
- Fulton County schools
- House resolution