Georgia CommonsSR 177: Trent, Anne-Marie; commend
Last action February 13, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Anne-Marie Trent, a first grade teacher at Sycamore Elementary School in Gwinnett County, for being named the school's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Anne-Marie Trent, a first grade teacher at Sycamore Elementary School in Sugar Hill, Gwinnett County, who has 25 years of teaching experience and has taught at the school for four years. She was named the school's Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. The resolution states that the Senate commends her for her contributions to students and the school community and wishes her continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Trent. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Anne-Marie Trent for being named Sycamore Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Trent.
- Expresses the Senate's best wishes for her continued success as an educator.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Anne-Marie Trent, a first grade teacher at Sycamore Elementary School in Gwinnett County. It also references the broader Gwinnett County Public Schools community and the students she teaches.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a local teacher's work and creates a formal record that can be shared with her and her community.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Trent's 25 years of teaching experience and four years at Sycamore Elementary School in Gwinnett County.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Trent and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Trent.
From the bill
“Commending Anne-Marie Trent, Sycamore Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.”
“the members of this body commend Anne-Marie Trent, Sycamore Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- Gwinnett County schools
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- education honors