HR1517: HR1517 Shores, Heather; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it honors Heather Shores, a teacher at Darlington High School, for being named the school's STAR Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Shores for her commitment to teaching and to Georgia students. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Shores as a keepsake recognizing the honor.

• Formally commends Heather Shores for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for her continued success as an educator.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Shores.

The resolution directly names and honors Heather Shores, a teacher at Darlington High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy of the document.

This resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. It matters mainly to Shores, her students, and the Darlington High School community as public recognition of her selection as STAR Teacher.

• The whereas clauses recite Heather Shores' recognition as Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher and her contributions to education.
• The resolved clause has the House commend Shores and wish her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an official copy available to Shores.

1. 2026-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-26House Hopper (House)

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

• STAR Teacher
• education honors
• Darlington High School
• teacher recognition