Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 768: Pimentel, Miguel; Heritage High School's Class of 2025 salutatorian; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Miguel Pimentel, Heritage High School's 2025 salutatorian, for his academic achievements.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure that recognizes an individual or event but does not change any state law. It honors Miguel Pimentel, who was named salutatorian (the second-highest ranked graduate) of Heritage High School's Class of 2025. The resolution describes his involvement in the National Beta Club, RCA Ambassadors, National Honor Society, Heritage High School Student Ambassadors, and SkillsUSA, along with his academic record. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Pimentel as a keepsake. It carries no funding, penalties, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Miguel Pimentel by name for earning salutatorian status at Heritage High School's Class of 2025.
- Recites his membership in several school organizations, including the National Beta Club and National Honor Society, as grounds for recognition.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pimentel.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time honorary statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Miguel Pimentel, a Heritage High School graduate. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its real-world effect is symbolic: it gives Miguel Pimentel formal recognition from the state legislature and a keepsake document marking his academic achievement.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) lists Pimentel's academic honors and extracurricular activities as the basis for the commendation.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives 'heartily commend' Pimentel and wish him continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pimentel.
From the bill
“the members of this body heartily commend Miguel Pimentel for his spectacular scholastic endeavors 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
- Angela Moore (D, HD-91)
- Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-92)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)
Topics
- student recognition
- Heritage High School
- honorary resolution
- Georgia legislature