HR1239: HR1239 SkillsUSA Georgia; commend

26 LC 129 0909 House Resolution 1239 By: Representatives Clark of the 100th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Smith of the 138th, Hitchens of the 161st, Seabaugh of the 34th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and congratulating SkillsUSA Georgia; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving students preparing for2 careers in trade, technical, skilled service, and professional occupations; and 3 WHEREAS, SkillsUSA Georgia is the chartered state association r epresenting the4 organization across the State of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, SkillsUSA Georgia supports career, technical, and agri cultural education by6 empowering students to become career-ready leaders through hands-on learning, leadership7 development, and the application of academic and technical skills; and8 WHEREAS, SkillsUSA Georgia proudly serves 11,496 middle and high school members and9 1,301 college and postsecondary members, totaling 12,797 members statewide; and10 WHEREAS, during the 2025-2026 school year, SkillsUSA Georgia ac hieved11 record-breaking membership growth, reflecting the increasing demand for high-quality career12 and technical education pathways across the state; and13 H. R. 1239 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0909 WHEREAS, this milestone demonstrates a strong commitment to pre paring students for14 high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers while strengthening Georgia's workforce and15 economy; and16 WHEREAS, the continued success of SkillsUSA Georgia is made pos sible through the17 dedication of educators, administrators, industry partners, and community supporters who18 provide equitable access to meaningful career and technical education opportunities.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and congratulate SkillsUSA G eorgia on achieving21 record-breaking statewide membership and commend the organizati on for its outstanding22 contributions to education, workforce development, and student leadership across the State23 of Georgia.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to26 SkillsUSA Georgia.27 H. R. 1239 - 2 -