Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 974: Bryant, Laura; Trion High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Laura Bryant of Trion High School for being named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, honoring her work as an educator.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Laura Bryant, a teacher at Trion High School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor recognizing outstanding teaching. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Bryant's commitment to her students and the teaching profession. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Bryant so she has a formal record of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Laura Bryant for being named Trion High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- States the General Assembly's general view that quality education is a top priority.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bryant.
- Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law or fund any program.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Laura Bryant, a teacher at Trion High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes nothing about how Georgia schools operate or how teachers are paid or evaluated. Its significance is symbolic: it gives Bryant public, formal recognition from the state legislature for her work as an educator.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses state that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and describe Bryant's recognition as Trion High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- The resolved clause formally commends Bryant and expresses wishes for her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Bryant with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Laura Bryant, Trion 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
- teacher recognition
- STAR Teacher award
- Georgia education
- legislative honors