Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 982: Jones, Rachel; Model High School's STAR Teacher; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Rachel Jones, a teacher at Model 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 passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any state law or create any new program. Instead, it recognizes Rachel Jones, a teacher at Model High School, for being honored as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher, an award given for teaching excellence. The resolution states that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Jones's contributions to her students and the teaching profession. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Jones so she can keep it as a formal record of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Rachel Jones for being named Model High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- States the House of Representatives' recognition of her contributions to education in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rachel Jones.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Rachel Jones, a teacher at Model High School. It has no broader legal effect on other teachers, schools, or Georgians, since it is a one-time ceremonial recognition rather than a change to state law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, schools, or funding. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to an individual teacher's achievement and provides her with a formal keepsake document from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses state that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and describe Jones's recognition as Model High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Rachel Jones and wish her continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Rachel Jones, Model 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)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- STAR Teacher award
- Georgia education
- legislative commendation