HR1239: HR1239 SkillsUSA Georgia; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing SkillsUSA Georgia, the state chapter of a national nonprofit that supports students preparing for careers in trades, technical fields, and other skilled occupations. The resolution notes that SkillsUSA Georgia now serves 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members, for a total of 12,797 members statewide, which it describes as record-breaking growth for the 2025-2026 school year. The House resolves to congratulate the organization for its role in workforce development and student leadership, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to SkillsUSA Georgia. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirements.

• Formally recognizes and congratulates SkillsUSA Georgia for reaching a record statewide membership of 12,797 students.
• States the House's commendation of the organization for its contributions to career and technical education, workforce development, and student leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to SkillsUSA Georgia.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to the Official Code of Georgia.

The resolution directly names SkillsUSA Georgia, its student members, educators, administrators, and industry partners involved in career and technical education. It has no direct legal effect on any other group, agency, or Georgia resident.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law or funding. Its practical effect is public recognition: SkillsUSA Georgia receives an official copy honoring its growth and role in preparing students for technical and skilled careers.

• The whereas clauses describe SkillsUSA as a national nonprofit and SkillsUSA Georgia as its chartered state association supporting career and technical education.
• The whereas clauses cite membership figures of 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members, totaling 12,797 statewide.
• The resolving clause has the House recognize and congratulate SkillsUSA Georgia for record membership growth and its contributions to education and workforce development.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to SkillsUSA Georgia.

1. 2026-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House Hopper (House)

• David Clark (R, HD-100)Primary sponsor
• William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)

• career and technical education
• SkillsUSA Georgia
• workforce development
• legislative commendation