Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 979: Mitchell, Roy; Coosa High School's STAR Teacher; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Roy Mitchell, a teacher at Coosa High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Teacher.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Roy Mitchell, who was selected as Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Teacher. The resolution states that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Mitchell for his commitment to teaching and to students in Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Mitchell for his achievement and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Roy Mitchell for being named Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- States the General Assembly's general view that quality education is a top priority for the state.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Roy Mitchell.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic honor with no binding legal effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Roy Mitchell, a teacher at Coosa High School. It has no legal effect on other teachers, schools, or the public; it is a personal honor recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, published record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for one teacher's achievement, which he receives as a keepsake copy.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's view on the importance of education and describe Mitchell's selection as Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- The resolving clause formally commends Roy Mitchell and expresses wishes for his continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mitchell.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Roy Mitchell, Coosa 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)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- STAR Teacher award
- Coosa High School
- Georgia education