Georgia CommonsHR 265: Minyard, Gary; recipient of the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award; commend
Last action February 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Gary Minyard, a retired Franklin County agriculture teacher and school board member, for receiving the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Gary Minyard, a retired agriculture teacher and current Franklin County Board of Education member, for being named a recipient of the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award. It recounts his education at Emmanuel College and the University of Georgia, his 39 years teaching in the Franklin County School System, his leadership of the Franklin County FFA Chapter, and his community involvement including the Hart EMC Foundation Board and his church. The resolution formally commends Minyard for his contributions to education and agriculture and extends best wishes for his future health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Gary Minyard by name for receiving the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Minyard.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Minyard for future health and happiness.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Gary Minyard, a retired Franklin County agriculture teacher and Franklin County Board of Education member. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia House's formal recognition of Minyard's decades of teaching and community service into the public record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Minyard's education, his 39 years teaching in the Franklin County School System, and his leadership of the Franklin County FFA Chapter.
- The resolving clause formally commends Minyard for his contributions to education, agriculture, and the Franklin County community.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Minyard.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Gary Minyard, recipient of the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award, for his remarkable contributions to education, his lifelong dedication to agriculture, and his continued service to the Franklin County community”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
Topics
- Pioneers in Education Award
- Franklin County schools
- agricultural education
- legislative commendation