Georgia CommonsHR 2094: Thomas, Mr. Tim; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Tim Thomas, a math teacher who left a college teaching post to return to Apalachee High School after the shooting there killed two teachers.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Mr. Tim Thomas, a high school math teacher and college math professor. After the shooting at Apalachee High School that killed math teachers Cristina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall, Thomas gave up his position at Lanier Technical College to return to teaching high school students. The resolution states that the House recognizes and commends Thomas for his compassion, courage, and commitment to education, and extends best wishes for his health, happiness, and success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thomas. The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mr. Tim Thomas for his decision to return to high school teaching after the Apalachee High School shooting.
- Extends the House of Representatives' best wishes to Thomas for his continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thomas.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mr. Tim Thomas. It also references Lanier Technical College, where he previously taught, and Apalachee High School, where two math teachers were killed and where Thomas returned to teach.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly acknowledge one educator's decision to return to a school community affected by a shooting, and to give him an official keepsake of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Thomas's background as a teacher and his decision to leave Lanier Technical College and return to Apalachee High School after the shooting.
- The resolving clause formally commends Thomas and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolving clause instructs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Thomas.
From the bill
“Mr. Tim Thomas selflessly stepped down from his position at Lanier Technical College to return to teaching high school”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Tim Thomas and extend their sincere best wises for his continued health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- school safety
- Apalachee High School shooting
- education