Georgia CommonsHR 2025: Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society in Marietta for its academic work and its student-run civics news segment.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society, based in Marietta, Georgia. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the student organization for promoting social science education, including through a weekly segment on the school's morning news called 'Civic Chats with the Wildcats' that covers government operations, civic issues, and historical events. The resolution states that membership reflects academic excellence, service, and leadership, and formally extends the House's best wishes to the group's members. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the society, so the group has an official record of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society as a body of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Highlights the society's weekly morning news segment, 'Civic Chats with the Wildcats,' which covers government, civic issues, and history.
- Extends the House's best wishes to the society's members for future success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the society.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society and its members in Marietta, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for the group.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving the student organization formal legislative recognition and a keepsake document from the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes the society's mission and its 'Civic Chats with the Wildcats' morning news segment on civics and history.
- The resolving clause formally commends the society and wishes its members future success.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide the society with an official copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society and extend best wishes to each of its members for future success.”
“the society hosts a weekly segment on the Wheeler High School's morning news called "Civic Chats with the Wildcats," wherein topics such as governmental operations, civic issues, and historical events are discussed”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
Topics
- Wheeler High School
- student honors
- civics education
- Marietta Georgia
- legislative resolution