Georgia CommonsSR 90: Brashear, Ms. Rhea; congratulate
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates Rhea Brashear, an instructor at Southern Regional Technical College, for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Rhea Brashear, who teaches in the adult education program at Southern Regional Technical College, for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year. The resolution states that Brashear was chosen from a group of technical college adult education instructors across Georgia recognized for innovative teaching and leadership. The Senate formally congratulates 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 Rhea Brashear for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year.
- States the basis for the honor: her selection from a statewide group of adult education instructors recognized for innovative teaching and leadership.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Brashear.
- Extends best wishes from the Senate for her continued success but creates no new law, funding, or requirement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Rhea Brashear, an adult education instructor at Southern Regional Technical College. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives official Senate recognition to Brashear's achievement and provides her with a keepsake copy of the honor for her professional record.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Brashear's selection as a finalist and then winner of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate and commend Brashear for her achievements and her work promoting adult and technical education in Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Brashear.
From the bill
“Ms. Brashear has earned the distinction of being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year”
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
- technical colleges
- legislative commendation
- Georgia Senate resolutions