Georgia CommonsSR 169: Columbus State University Alumni; commend
Last action February 12, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends 27 Columbus State University alumni who were named 2025 Teachers of the Year across Muscogee County schools, with no changes to Georgia law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes 27 Columbus State University graduates who were selected by their individual schools as 2025 Muscogee County School District Teachers of the Year, an honor announced by the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation on January 16, 2025 at Columbus State University's Legacy Hall. The resolution lists each honoree by name and school, ranging from elementary schools like Fox Elementary and Clubview Elementary to high schools like Hardaway High and Spencer High. It formally commends these educators and wishes them continued success, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally commends 27 Columbus State University alumni named 2025 Teachers of the Year in the Muscogee County School District.
- Lists each honoree's name alongside the specific school where they teach.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
The 27 named teachers and their schools within the Muscogee County School District, Columbus State University as their alma mater, and the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation, which runs the local Teacher of the Year selection process.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law, but it gives official Senate recognition to local educators, which can be used for public acknowledgment, records, or ceremonies honoring their work in Muscogee County schools.
Key provisions
- The preamble explains that the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation announced the 2025 honorees on January 16, 2025 at Columbus State University's Legacy Hall.
- The resolution names all 27 honored teachers and their respective schools within the Muscogee County School District.
- The resolving clause formally commends the honorees and extends best wishes for continued success.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“Commending the Columbus State University alumni honored as 2025 Muscogee County School District Teachers of the Year; and for other purposes.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
Topics
- Muscogee County schools
- teacher recognition
- Columbus State University
- Georgia Senate resolution