Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 971: Ratliff, Stephanie; Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Stephanie Ratliff, named Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her work in education.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any money. It simply recognizes Stephanie Ratliff, a teacher at Chattooga County High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor given for teaching excellence. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the document for Ratliff, so she has an official record of the honor from the legislature.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Stephanie Ratliff for being named Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- States the House's view that quality education is an important legislative objective, as context for the honor.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ratliff.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time expression of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Stephanie Ratliff, a teacher at Chattooga County High School in Chattooga County, Georgia. It has no legal or financial effect on any other individuals, schools, or agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, schools, or funding. Its significance is symbolic: it gives an individual teacher public, official recognition from the state legislature for professional achievement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's view on education and describe Ratliff's recognition as Chattooga County High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- The resolving clause formally commends Stephanie Ratliff and offers best wishes for her continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ratliff.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Stephanie Ratliff, Chattooga County 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
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
Topics
- STAR Teacher award
- education honors
- Chattooga County
- Georgia House resolutions