Georgia CommonsSR 698: Mirzakulova, Dr. Ekaterina; recognize
Last action March 16, 2026 · Senate Passed/Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, for winning the 2025 Rick Perkins Award as the Technical College System of Georgia's Instructor of the Year.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, for being named the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, which makes her the system's Instructor of the Year. The resolution states that she was chosen from a group of Georgia technical college instructors recognized for innovative teaching and leadership. The Senate commends and congratulates her for her achievements and her work promoting technical education in Georgia, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova for winning the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
- States that this award makes her the Technical College System of Georgia's Instructor of the Year.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Mirzakulova.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, and references the Technical College System of Georgia, which administers the award she received.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic recognition by the state Senate of an educator's achievement, and it may be shared as an honor within the Technical College System of Georgia community.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe her award, her position as a chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, and the selection process for the honor.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate commend and congratulate her for her achievements and contributions to technical education.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“Dr. Mirzakulova has been selected as the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction”
Status timeline
- Senate Passed/Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Third Read (Senate)
- Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senate)
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
Votes
- Senate voteMarch 16, 2026
49 yea, 0 nay (2 not voting, 3 absent)
Topics
- technical education
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Central Georgia Technical College
- educator recognition