House Resolution 893
By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Aretha Sharice Hopkins, Toney Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of
the Year; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young
people, and Aretha Sharice Hopkins exemplifies the selfless dedication that is characteristic
of our finest teachers; and
WHEREAS, Aretha Sharice Hopkins is a highly praised educator at Toney Elementary
School in Decatur, Georgia, tirelessly directing an extraordinary amount of time and talent
toward guiding students to a brighter future; and
WHEREAS, Aretha Sharice Hopkins has earned distinction and numerous awards for
teaching excellence as a result of her dedication to her students and her profession and has
been honored as Toney Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of such remarkable contributions to the education and welfare
of Georgia's students, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the
extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding educator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Aretha Sharice Hopkins.