HR1516: HR1516 Shorey, Al; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Al Shorey, who teaches at Darlington High School, for being selected as the school's STAR Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The STAR program honors outstanding teachers chosen by top-performing students. The resolution states that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Shorey's commitment to teaching and to Georgia students. It formally commends him and wishes him continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send him an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Al Shorey for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher.
• States the House of Representatives' support and best wishes for his continued success as an educator.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send an official copy of the resolution to Al Shorey.

This resolution directly names Al Shorey, a teacher at Darlington High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect and does not change any Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives Al Shorey and Darlington High School formal recognition from the state legislature for his teaching achievement.

• The resolution's whereas clauses state that education is a top priority for the General Assembly and describe Shorey's teaching record.
• The resolved clause commends Al Shorey by name as Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Shorey with a copy of the resolution.

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)

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