SR698: SR698 Mirzakulova, Dr. Ekaterina; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, an instructor of chemistry at Central Georgia Technical College, for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Instructor of the Year through the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. The resolution states that Dr. Mirzakulova was chosen from a group of technical college instructors across Georgia who showed innovative teaching and strong leadership at their colleges. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally commends and congratulates Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova for winning the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
• States that the award makes her the Technical College System of Georgia's Instructor of the Year for 2025.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Mirzakulova.
• Contains no statutory changes, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College. It also reflects on Central Georgia Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia, which oversees the state's technical colleges.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate honoring one educator's professional achievement and drawing public attention to technical education in the state.

• States the factual basis for the honor: Dr. Mirzakulova's selection for the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
• Formally resolves that the Senate commends and congratulates her for her achievements and her work promoting technical education in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-16Senate Passed/Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-16Senate Third Read (Senate)
3. 2026-02-24Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
4. 2026-02-20Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senate)
5. 2026-02-05Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
6. 2026-02-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Max Burns (R, SD-023)Primary sponsor
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

1. PassedSenate voteMarch 16, 2026

   49 yea, 0 nay (2 not voting, 3 absent)

   Adoption: Senate Vote #722

• technical education
• Central Georgia Technical College
• legislative commendation
• Georgia Senate resolutions