HR1359: HR1359 Morgan, Lisa; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lisa Morgan, who has served as President of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) and previously held other leadership roles within the organization, including District Director, Secretary-Treasurer, and Vice President. The resolution states that Morgan was the first GAE President to serve three terms, a period during which the organization saw significant growth in membership and advocacy for public education in Georgia. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it simply expresses the House's recognition of her service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lisa Morgan for her service as President of the Georgia Association of Educators.
• States that Morgan was the first GAE President to serve three terms, during which GAE grew in membership and advocacy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lisa Morgan.
• Creates no new law, funding, or policy; the resolution is purely ceremonial in effect.

The resolution directly names and honors Lisa Morgan and references the Georgia Association of Educators, a statewide teachers' organization. It has no direct legal or financial effect on any other group of Georgians.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a formal statement of appreciation. Its significance is symbolic, marking public recognition by the state legislature of an individual's service to a statewide education organization.

• The whereas clauses describe Morgan's roles at GAE, including District Director, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President, and three-term President.
• The resolved clause formally commends Morgan for her public service and extends good wishes for her health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Morgan.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Mary Oliver (D, HD-084)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• commendation resolution
• education advocacy
• Georgia Association of Educators
• teacher leadership