Georgia CommonsHR 245: Phillips, Aaliyah; Miss Cobb County 2025; commend
Last action February 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Aaliyah Phillips, a Marietta kindergarten teacher, for winning the title of Miss Cobb County 2025.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Aaliyah Phillips after she was crowned Miss Cobb County 2025 at the 66th annual Miss Cobb County Scholarship Competition. The resolution recounts her background, including her degree from Columbus State University, her work as a kindergarten teacher, her internship for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, and her literacy nonprofit called SPREAD. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House formally congratulate Phillips for her title, commend her community service, and wish her success as she competes for Miss Georgia in June 2025. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Aaliyah Phillips for being crowned Miss Cobb County 2025.
- Commends her community service and educational achievements on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her upcoming competition for the title of Miss Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Phillips.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Aaliyah Phillips. It has no regulatory effect on the public; it mainly involves the House of Representatives and its Clerk, who is tasked with producing a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a law, so it does not change any rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Phillips and a keepsake copy of the resolution provided to her.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Phillips's background, including her Miss Cobb County win, her scholarship award, her education, and her literacy initiative SPREAD.
- The resolving clause has the House congratulate and commend Phillips and wish her success in future competition.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Phillips.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Aaliyah Phillips for winning the title of Miss Cobb County 2025, commend her for her outstanding service on behalf of the students of this state, and extend best wishes for success in future competition.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- John Carson (R, HD-046)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Cobb County
- education
- Miss Georgia competition