HR1740: HR1740 Terrell, Cheryl; JW Dobbs Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action March 16, 2026
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House Resolution 1740
By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Cannon of the 58th, Berry of the 56th, Scott of the
76th, and Davis of the 87th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Cheryl Terrell, JW Dobbs Elementary School's 2025-20 26 Teacher of the1
Year; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young3
people, and Cheryl Terrell exemplifies the selfless dedication that is characteristic of our4
finest teachers; and5
WHEREAS, Cheryl Terrell is a highly praised educator at JW Dobb s Elementary School,6
tirelessly directing an extraordinary amount of time and talent toward guiding students to a7
brighter future; and8
WHEREAS, throughout her 31 years of service, she has taught a wide range of grade levels,9
including pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, 1st grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade, giving her a10
deep understanding of early childhood and elementary development; and11
WHEREAS, she further serves as an Early Intervention Program (E IP) math and reading12
teacher, where she works closely with students to strengthen fo undational academic skills13
and support them in reaching grade-level proficiency; and14
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WHEREAS, Cheryl Terrell has earned distinction for teaching excellence as a result of her15
dedication to her students and her profession and has been honored as JW Dobbs Elementary16
School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; and17
WHEREAS, in recognition of such remarkable contributions to the education and welfare18
of Georgia's students, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the19
extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding educator.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21
the members of this body commend Cheryl Terrell, JW Dobbs Eleme ntary School's22
2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, and express their most sincere b est wishes for continued23
success.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to26
Cheryl Terrell.27
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