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HR 784: Winstead, Seth; Rome High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend

Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Seth Winstead, a teacher at Rome High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher.

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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 recognizes Seth Winstead, a teacher at Rome High School, who was honored as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an award given to outstanding educators. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Winstead's commitment to teaching and his students. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Winstead to keep as a record of the honor.

What the bill does

  • Commends Seth Winstead by name for being honored as Rome High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
  • States the House's general position that quality education is a top priority for Georgia's young people.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Winstead.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Seth Winstead, a teacher at Rome High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing the commemorative copy.

Why it matters

This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical outcome is a formal, on-the-record statement from the House recognizing one teacher's achievement, which he receives as an official keepsake document.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's preamble states that quality education is the General Assembly's most important objective.
  • The operative clause formally commends Seth Winstead as Rome High School's 2025 STAR Teacher and wishes him continued success.
  • A further clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Winstead.

From the bill

“the members of this body commend Seth Winstead, Rome High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.”

This is the resolution's central act of formally honoring the teacher.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)Primary sponsor
  • Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
  • Matt Barton (R, HD-5)

Topics

  • STAR Teacher award
  • Rome High School
  • teacher recognition
  • Georgia House resolutions

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