Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 893: Hopkins, Aretha Sharice; Toney Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; commend
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Aretha Sharice Hopkins, a teacher at Toney Elementary School in Decatur, for being named the school's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It recognizes Aretha Sharice Hopkins, an educator at Toney Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia, for being honored as the school's Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. The resolution states that the House commends Hopkins for her dedication to students and her profession and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hopkins as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Aretha Sharice Hopkins for being named Toney Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
- 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 Hopkins.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Aretha Sharice Hopkins, a teacher at Toney Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia. It does not impose duties or create legal effects for any other group, agency, or the public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for Hopkins' teaching achievement, but it does not change any law, funding, or policy affecting schools or teachers generally.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Hopkins' role at Toney Elementary School and her recognition as Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025.
- The resolving clause formally commends Hopkins and expresses the House's wishes for her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Hopkins.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Aretha Sharice Hopkins Toney Elementary School's 2024- 2025 Teacher of the Year, 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
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-87)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- education
- Decatur Georgia
- legislative commendation