House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 574: Watkins-Ware, Khoriandre; Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School's 2024-2025 STAR Teacher; commend

Last action March 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Khoriandre Watkins-Ware, named the 2024-2025 STAR Teacher at Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School, for her work as an educator.

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In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Khoriandre Watkins-Ware, a teacher with more than 20 years of experience, for being named the 2024-2025 STAR Teacher at Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School. The resolution states that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Watkins-Ware for using evidence-based teaching strategies, working with school stakeholders, and using innovative instructional methods. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

Formally commends Khoriandre Watkins-Ware for being named Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School's 2024-2025 STAR Teacher.
States the House's recognition of her more than 20 years of teaching experience and her instructional methods.
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Khoriandre Watkins-Ware, a teacher at Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School. It has no legal effect on other teachers, schools, or the public since it is a commendation rather than a law.

Why it matters

This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or school policy. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public statement by the Georgia House recognizing one educator's achievements and career.

Key provisions

The resolution's whereas clauses describe Watkins-Ware's 20-plus years of teaching experience and her recognition as a STAR Teacher.
The resolved clause formally commends her and wishes her continued success.
A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

From the bill

“the members of this body commend Khoriandre Watkins-Ware, Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School's 2024-2025 STAR Teacher, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
This is the resolution's core action, formally honoring the teacher.

Status timeline

2025-03-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
2025-03-11House Hopper (House)

Topics

education
teacher recognition
STAR Teacher award
Georgia legislature honors

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