SR734: SR734 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, who teaches 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 she was chosen from an elite group of technical college instructors across Georgia for her innovative teaching and leadership. It formally commends and congratulates her on behalf of the Senate and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends and congratulates Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova on behalf of the Georgia Senate for winning a statewide teaching award.
• States that she is recognized as the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Instructor of the Year.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Mirzakulova.

The resolution directly names Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, and references the Technical College System of Georgia, which administers the award she received.

The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; it is a public statement of recognition. Its main practical effect is that the Senate produces an official copy honoring Dr. Mirzakulova's teaching achievement for her and her college.

• The whereas clauses describe her selection as the state recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
• The resolving clause has the Senate commend and congratulate her for her achievements and contributions to technical education.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

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

• technical education
• Central Georgia Technical College
• legislative honors
• Rick Perkins Award