Georgia CommonsSR735: SR735 Colbert, Jason; recognize
Last action February 10, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Jason Colbert, a Southeastern Technical College nursing student, as Georgia's 2025 GOAL award winner for outstanding technical college achievement.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizes Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, as the 2025 state winner of the Technical College System of Georgia's Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). The GOAL program highlights top students from the state's technical colleges and was chosen from among 22 college-level GOAL winners across the system. The resolution states that Colbert will serve as an ambassador for technical education in Georgia, representing more than 149,000 students in the Technical College System. It formally commends and congratulates him for his academic achievements and his efforts promoting technical education, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Jason Colbert for his achievements as a technical college student in Georgia.
- Recognizes Colbert as the 2025 statewide winner of the Technical College System of Georgia's GOAL award.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Colbert.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, and references the broader Technical College System of Georgia, including its 22 colleges and more than 149,000 students.
Why it matters
The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate record of recognition and a printed copy presented to Colbert.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the GOAL program's history and Colbert's selection as the 2025 statewide winner from among 22 college-level winners.
- The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Colbert for his achievements and advocacy for technical education.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Colbert.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
Topics
- technical education
- GOAL award
- Southeastern Technical College
- legislative commendation