Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 629: Hurm, D.J.; named Monroe County's Teacher of the Year for 2024; recognizing his exceptional contributions to education and the community; commend
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends D.J. Hurm, a teacher at Mary Persons High School in Monroe County, for being named the county's Teacher of the Year for 2024.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring D.J. Hurm, an educator at Mary Persons High School in Monroe County. The resolution states that Hurm was named Monroe County's Teacher of the Year for 2024 and praises his leadership in the classroom, his involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and his influence on students and colleagues. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Hurm on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends D.J. Hurm for being named Monroe County's Teacher of the Year for 2024.
- States the House's recognition of his classroom leadership, innovation, and contributions to student growth.
- Recognizes his involvement in extracurricular activities and community initiatives beyond his teaching duties.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hurm.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names D.J. Hurm, a teacher at Mary Persons High School in Monroe County, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy for him.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition of Hurm's teaching and community work, giving him a formal record of commendation from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends D.J. Hurm for his service as an educator and his selection as Monroe County's Teacher of the Year for 2024.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hurm.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend D.J. Hurm for his exemplary service as an educator, his recognition as Monroe County's Teacher of the Year for 2024”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- Monroe County schools
- education honors
- Georgia House resolution