Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 790: Payne, Mrs. Susan; Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Susan Payne, named Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her work as an educator.
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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 Mrs. Susan Payne, a teacher at Unity Christian School, who was selected as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor tied to Georgia's 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, praises Payne's contributions to students in Georgia, and formally commends her. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Payne as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mrs. Susan Payne for being named Unity Christian 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 a copy of the resolution to Payne.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Mrs. Susan Payne, a teacher at Unity Christian School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her, but it creates no obligations for the public, other schools, or state agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, fund any program, or create any requirement. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing an individual teacher's achievement and giving her a commemorative copy of the resolution.
Key provisions
- The preamble states the General Assembly's view that quality education is its most important objective.
- The resolved clause commends Mrs. Susan Payne by name for being Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to Payne.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Mrs. Susan Payne, Unity Christian 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 program
- Georgia education
- legislative resolution