Georgia CommonsHR 369: Donehoo, Ms.; Benjamin Banneker High School; Teacher of the Year; commend
Last action February 24, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Ms. Donehoo of Benjamin Banneker High School for being named her school's Teacher of the Year.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Ms. Donehoo, a literature teacher at Benjamin Banneker High School, for being named Teacher of the Year at her school. The resolution recounts her background, including her education at Saint Pius X Catholic High School, her athletic scholarship and English degree from Georgia Southern University, her graduate research on Ernest Hemingway, her seven years teaching literature at Benjamin Banneker High School, and her master's degree in teaching from Western Governors University earned in 2024. The House resolves to commend and congratulate her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Ms. Donehoo for being named Teacher of the Year at Benjamin Banneker High School.
- Recites her educational and professional background, including her degrees and teaching career.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ms. Donehoo.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic honor with no legal effect.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Ms. Donehoo, a teacher at Benjamin Banneker High School. It has no legal effect on other teachers, students, or schools in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal consequences for anyone beyond formally recognizing one teacher's achievement. It illustrates how the Georgia House uses resolutions to publicly honor individuals rather than to change policy or law.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Ms. Donehoo's education, including her degree from Georgia Southern University and master's degree from Western Governors University.
- The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate her on being named Teacher of the Year at Benjamin Banneker High School.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Ms. Donehoo.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Ms. Donehoo for her exceptional contributions to education, congratulate her on being named Teacher of the Year at Benjamin Banneker High School”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- Benjamin Banneker High School
- Georgia House resolution
- education honors