--- title: SR 700. Mabray, Stacey; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr700 cite_as: SR 700, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr700 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr700.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr700/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72835 date: 2026-02-05 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr699.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr701.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr700.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 700 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-05 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Max Burns - Ricky Williams - Chuck Payne - Jaha Howard - Sally Harrell - Chuck Hufstetler - Billy Hickman - Carden Summers - Clint Dixon - Nan Orrock text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2025 upstream_id: 2108235 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - adult education - technical colleges - Augusta Technical College - legislative honors --- # SR 700. Mabray, Stacey; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 700 By: Senators Burns of the 23rd, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Howard of the 35th, Harrell of the 40th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Stacey Mabray; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Stacey Mabray has been selected to compete for the honor of becoming the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, with this award, Ms. Mabray has earned the distinction of being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, Ms. Mabray, an instructor for the adult education program at Augusta Technical College, has exemplified excellence in instructional knowledge and practices; and WHEREAS, in recognition of such, Ms. Mabray was selected from an elite group of Georgia adult education instructors who have each demonstrated innovative teaching practices and exceptional leadership skills at their respective institutions; and WHEREAS, through dedication and professionalism, Ms. Mabray has brought honor to herself, her family, Augusta Technical College and the entire Technical College System of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend and congratulate Stacey Mabray for her achievements and her efforts to promote adult and technical education in Georgia and convey their congratulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Stacey Mabray. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution honors Stacey Mabray, an instructor at Augusta Technical College, for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Stacey Mabray, an adult education instructor at Augusta Technical College, for being selected as the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year. The resolution states that Mabray was chosen from a group of Georgia adult education instructors who showed innovative teaching and leadership at their schools. The Senate formally commends and congratulates her, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her to keep. ### What it does - Formally commends and congratulates Stacey Mabray for being named the 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year. - States that Mabray was selected from a group of Georgia adult education instructors recognized for innovative teaching and leadership. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mabray. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names Stacey Mabray, an instructor in the adult education program at Augusta Technical College. It also reflects on the Technical College System of Georgia and Augusta Technical College, though it creates no legal obligations for them. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any Georgia law. Its practical effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the Senate for one educator's professional achievement. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Mabray's selection as a candidate for the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year and her role at Augusta Technical College. - The resolved clause has the Senate commend and congratulate Mabray for her achievements in adult and technical education. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Mabray. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-05) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-05) - Sponsors: Max Burns, Ricky Williams, Chuck Payne, Jaha Howard, Sally Harrell, Chuck Hufstetler, Billy Hickman, Carden Summers, Clint Dixon, Nan Orrock - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72835 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr700.md?full=1