Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 972: Dean, Stephanie; 2025 Awards of Honor recipient; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Stephanie Dean of Rome, Georgia as a 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient for her work in education and community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Stephanie Dean, a Rome, Georgia educator and community volunteer. It recounts her education, her career as a teacher and assistant principal, her work co-founding MDA Sports Academy with her husband, and her extensive volunteer service with numerous local organizations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes Dean as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor, extends the House's best wishes, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Stephanie Dean as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient.
- States the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no legal obligations or funding.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Stephanie Dean.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors Stephanie Dean specifically. It also references her husband Mike Dean, MDA Sports Academy, Rome City Schools, and various Rome-area nonprofit and community organizations she has volunteered with.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is a formal House record and a printed copy of the resolution given to Stephanie Dean recognizing her community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Stephanie Dean's education, career as a teacher and assistant principal, and co-founding of MDA Sports Academy.
- The resolving clause formally commends her as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Stephanie Dean.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Stephanie Dean for her outstanding dedication to the community, commend her as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
Topics
- Georgia House resolution
- community recognition
- Rome Georgia
- education honors