Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 787: West-Royal, Jessica; Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jessica West-Royal, a teacher at Pepperell 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 any law. It recognizes Jessica West-Royal, who teaches at Pepperell High School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor tied to the statewide STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program that pairs top students with the teacher they credit most for their success. The resolution states the General Assembly's view that education is a top priority and praises West-Royal's commitment to her students. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It has no regulatory effect and does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Jessica West-Royal for being named Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for her continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jessica West-Royal, a teacher at Pepperell High School. It has no legal effect on other teachers, schools, or the public since it is a ceremonial honor rather than a law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal consequences for Georgians; it does not change funding, policy, or requirements for schools or teachers. Its significance is symbolic, formally recognizing one educator's achievement in the official record of the Georgia House.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends Jessica West-Royal by name for being Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- A closing clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.
- The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's general view on the importance of education but impose no legal obligations.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Jessica West-Royal, Pepperell 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
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- STAR Teacher award
- Pepperell High School
- education honors