Georgia CommonsSR 734: Mirzakulova, Dr. Ekaterina; recognize
Last action February 10, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a Chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, for winning the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, who teaches Chemistry at Central Georgia Technical College. She was named the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, which also makes her the system's Instructor of the Year. The resolution states that the Senate commends and congratulates her for her achievements and her work promoting technical education in Georgia. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal honor with no regulatory or funding effect.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her teaching achievements.
- States the basis for the honor: her selection as the 2025 Rick Perkins Award state recipient and Instructor of the Year.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College. It also involves the Technical College System of Georgia and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to the Senate recording its praise and providing Dr. Mirzakulova with an official printed copy recognizing her award.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recite that Dr. Mirzakulova won the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, making her the Technical College System of Georgia's Instructor of the Year.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend and congratulate her for her achievements and promotion of technical education.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and congratulate Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova for her outstanding achievements and her efforts to promote technical education in Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
Topics
- technical education
- Central Georgia Technical College
- legislative honors
- Technical College System of Georgia