Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 508: Jaynes, Harry; Marion County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Harry Jaynes, Marion County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for his work in education.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Harry Jaynes, a teacher at Marion County High School who was named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher. The resolution describes his work teaching world history, economics, and government at the AP and dual enrollment levels, and notes his roles coaching varsity football and middle school baseball. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's praise for Jaynes and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Harry Jaynes for being named Marion County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- States the House of Representatives' recognition of his teaching in world history, economics, and government at AP and dual enrollment levels.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jaynes.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a purely honorary statement.
Who it affects
The resolution names Harry Jaynes, a teacher at Marion County High School, and reflects on students he has taught. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, schools, or state agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of recognition for one teacher's work into the Georgia House's proceedings.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Jaynes's teaching subjects (world history, economics, government) and his coaching roles.
- The resolving clause commends Jaynes and expresses the House's best wishes for his continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Jaynes.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Harry Jaynes, Marion County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
Topics
- education honors
- Marion County High School
- STAR Teacher
- Georgia House resolutions