HR1493: HR1493 Johnson, Julia; Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Julia Johnson, who was selected as Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of praise adopted by the House. The text states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Johnson's commitment to teaching and to Georgia students. The House resolves to commend her and wish her continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Julia Johnson for being named Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Johnson's continued success in her career.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Johnson.

The resolution directly names Julia Johnson, a teacher at Rome City High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution to her.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect and changes no Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic: it gives Johnson formal public recognition from the state legislature for her achievement as a STAR Teacher.

• The resolving clause commends Julia Johnson as Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Johnson.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)Primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)

• STAR Teacher
• education recognition
• Rome City High School
• legislative honors