HR1095: HR1095 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award Recipients; commending the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center (GYSTC), a nonprofit founded in 1989 that supports science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for kindergarten through eighth grade, especially in rural and underserved districts. The resolution formally honors the named 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients for their academic achievement and commitment to STEM. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to GYSTC and to the award recipients themselves. It does not create programs, spend money, or alter any Georgia statute.

• Formally honors the named 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients for their achievement in STEM education.
• Commends the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center for its work supporting K-8 STEM teaching, especially in rural and underserved districts.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to GYSTC and the award recipients.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing legal obligation; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center and the individual 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award recipients. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies, but has no effect on the general public or any regulated industry.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it does not fund programs or change any rule. Its practical effect is a public, official acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of the named individuals and organization's contributions to STEM education in the state.

• The whereas clauses describe GYSTC's history since 1989 and its mission to strengthen STEM teaching for kindergarten through eighth-grade students, particularly in rural and underserved districts.
• The resolved clause formally honors the 2026 award recipients and commends GYSTC for advancing STEM education and supporting Georgia's workforce.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to GYSTC and the recipients.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Will Wade (R, HD-009)Primary sponsor
• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
• Rob Clifton (R, HD-131)
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)

• STEM education
• legislative honors
• Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center
• K-12 education