Georgia CommonsSR 735: Colbert, Jason; recognize
Last action February 10, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, as Georgia's 2025 GOAL award winner for outstanding technical college students statewide.
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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 Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, as the 2025 state winner of the Technical College System of Georgia's Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), a program that highlights outstanding technical college students across the state's 22 technical colleges. The resolution explains that Colbert was chosen from among 22 college-level GOAL winners for his academic achievement and leadership, and notes he will serve as an ambassador for technical education representing more than 149,000 TCSG students. The Senate formally commends and congratulates him, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Jason Colbert for his achievements as a technical college student in Georgia.
- Recognizes him as the 2025 statewide winner of the Technical College System of Georgia's GOAL award, chosen from 22 college winners.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jason Colbert.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a resolution honoring an individual rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College. It also references the Technical College System of Georgia, its 22 technical colleges, and the more than 149,000 students enrolled in TCSG programs statewide.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is public recognition for Colbert and increased visibility for the Technical College System of Georgia's role in workforce development and technical education across the state.
Key provisions
- The resolution states Colbert is the 2025 state recipient of the GOAL award, chosen from 22 TCSG college winners.
- It describes Colbert's background as a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College and his role as an ambassador for technical education.
- The Senate resolves to commend and congratulate Colbert for his achievements and his promotion of technical education in Georgia.
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Colbert for distribution.
From the bill
“Jason Colbert is the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL)”
“the members of this body commend and congratulate Jason Colbert for his technical college achievements and his efforts to promote technical education in the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
Topics
- technical education
- GOAL award
- Southeastern Technical College
- Georgia Senate resolution
- workforce development