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title: HR 282. 2024 Technical College System of Georgia award winners; commend
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date: 2025-02-18
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bill_number: HR 282
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-18
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Charles Martin
  - Carter Barrett
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  - technical education
  - adult literacy
  - workforce development
  - legislative honors
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# HR 282. 2024 Technical College System of Georgia award winners; commend

## Text

House Resolution 282
By: Representatives Martin of the 49th and Barrett of the 24th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the 2024 Technical College System of Georgia award
winners; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) stands as a beacon of
excellence in technical education, contributing significantly to workforce development and
economic growth in our state; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program annually
recognizes outstanding technical college students across the state, celebrating their academic
achievements, leadership, and service to their communities; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas Rucker, a physical therapist assistant student from Athens Technical
College, has been named the 2024 GOAL winner, embodying the dedication, skill, and
passion for excellence that the award seeks to honor; and
WHEREAS, the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is bestowed
upon technical college instructors who demonstrate exceptional teaching abilities, making
significant contributions to the education of Georgia's skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, Sharoko Farley, an instructor from Central Georgia Technical College, has been
distinguished as the 2024 recipient of the Rick Perkins Award, showcasing exemplary
dedication to student success and instructional excellence; and
WHEREAS, the Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education
(EAGLE) Award recognizes extraordinary achievements within the state's adult education
programs, highlighting individuals who have overcome challenges to pursue lifelong learning
and literacy; and
WHEREAS, Patria Brown, recognized for exceptional academic achievements within her
local education program at Cobb County School District, has been honored as TCSG's 2024
Adult Education Student of the Year, reflecting the perseverance, hard work, and
commitment to personal and professional growth that the EAGLE Award celebrates; and
WHEREAS, the Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award acknowledges the
vital role of educators in adult learning, recognizing those who provide inspiration, support,
and high-quality instruction to their students; and
WHEREAS, Rhea Brashear, an adult education instructor from Southern Regional Technical
College, has been awarded the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year,
demonstrating exceptional teaching and mentoring abilities that contribute to the success and
empowerment of adult learners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the 2024 Technical College System of
Georgia award winners and do hereby congratulate Nicholas Rucker, Sharoko Farley, Patria
Brown, and Rhea Brashear on their prestigious achievements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to
Nicholas Rucker, Sharoko Farley, Patria Brown, and Rhea Brashear.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends four 2024 Technical College System of Georgia award winners for their achievements in technical education, adult literacy, and instruction.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes four people honored by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) in 2024. It names Nicholas Rucker, a physical therapist assistant student at Athens Technical College who won the GOAL award for outstanding technical college students, and Sharoko Farley, an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College who received the Rick Perkins Award for teaching excellence. It also honors Patria Brown, named TCSG's 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year through the EAGLE Award program for adult literacy achievement, and Rhea Brashear, an adult education instructor at Southern Regional Technical College named Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the four honorees as a formal record of recognition.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends four named individuals for 2024 Technical College System of Georgia awards.
- Congratulates Nicholas Rucker for winning the GOAL award as an outstanding technical college student.
- Congratulates Sharoko Farley for receiving the Rick Perkins Award for teaching excellence.
- Congratulates Patria Brown and Rhea Brashear for adult education achievements under the EAGLE Award program.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honorees.

### Who it affects

The four named honorees (a technical college student, a technical college instructor, an adult education student, and an adult education instructor) along with their respective institutions: Athens Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, Cobb County School District's adult education program, and Southern Regional Technical College.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives official state recognition to individuals honored for achievement in technical and adult education, which can be meaningful for their careers and their institutions' public profile.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe each award (GOAL, Rick Perkins, EAGLE, and Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year) and the honoree who received it in 2024.
- The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Nicholas Rucker, Sharoko Farley, Patria Brown, and Rhea Brashear.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the four honorees.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-18)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-18)
- Sponsors: Charles Martin, Carter Barrett
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70451

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