Georgia CommonsSR 89: Brown, Ms. Patria; congratulate
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally congratulates Ms. Patria Brown of the Cobb County School District for winning the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 EAGLE award for adult education achievement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Ms. Patria Brown, who was named the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award, a recognition for adult learners who show exceptional achievement in adult education classes. The resolution explains that Ms. Brown was chosen from among 25 EAGLE delegates statewide and will serve as an ambassador for adult education, representing roughly 22,000 students in Georgia's adult education programs. The Senate formally congratulates and commends her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates and commends Ms. Patria Brown for winning the 2024 EAGLE award in adult education.
- Recognizes her selection from among 25 statewide EAGLE delegates as the state's top adult education student.
- Names her an ambassador for adult education, representing about 22,000 Georgia adult education students.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ms. Brown.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Ms. Patria Brown, a student in the Cobb County School District's adult education program. It also references the Technical College System of Georgia and the roughly 22,000 students statewide enrolled in adult education programs.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is in publicly recognizing adult education achievement in Georgia and highlighting a state program that serves thousands of adult learners across local communities.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the EAGLE award, a 31-year-old Technical College System of Georgia program recognizing adult learners' achievements.
- The resolution notes Ms. Brown was chosen from 25 statewide delegates and will represent about 22,000 adult education students as an ambassador.
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate and commend Ms. Brown and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Ms. Brown.
From the bill
“Ms. Brown will serve as an ambassador for adult education in Georgia, representing nearly 22,000 students who benefit from adult education programs throughout the state”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
Topics
- adult education
- EAGLE award
- Cobb County
- Technical College System of Georgia
- commemorative resolution