Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 789: Mowery, Mrs. Emily; Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mrs. Emily Mowery, Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her achievements in education.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Mrs. Emily Mowery, who was named Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, recognizing her work and commitment to educating Georgia students. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Mowery's contributions to students' education and welfare. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her. The resolution has no regulatory effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mrs. Emily Mowery for being named Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for her continued success as an educator.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Mowery.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily concerns Mrs. Emily Mowery, a teacher at Armuchee High School. It does not impose obligations on the public, schools, or government agencies beyond the Clerk of the House preparing a ceremonial copy for her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes an individual educator's achievement through official House action, similar to many other commendations the General Assembly regularly issues.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses explain that Mowery was honored as Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher and praise her commitment to education.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives officially commend Mowery and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mowery.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Mrs. Emily Mowery, Armuchee 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
- education
- teacher recognition
- STAR Teacher award
- Georgia House resolutions