Georgia CommonsHR1808: HR1808 Klinect, Melinda; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Melinda Klinect, a retired Parkview High School teacher in Lilburn, for her 33-year teaching career and advocacy for teachers.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Melinda Klinect, who retired after 33 years teaching at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia. The text praises her work guiding and inspiring students, her advocacy for public school teachers, and her character. The resolution formally states that House members honor her work, congratulate her on retiring, and wish her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Klinect. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Melinda Klinect's 33-year teaching career at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.
- States that House members congratulate her on her retirement and wish her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Melinda Klinect, a retired Parkview High School teacher. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial honor with no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical result is a formal, printed statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives given to Melinda Klinect.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Klinect's 33 years of teaching at Parkview High School in Lilburn and her advocacy for teachers.
- The operative resolving clause has the House honor her work, congratulate her on retirement, and extend best wishes.
- A further clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Klinect.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
Topics
- teacher recognition
- Gwinnett County schools
- legislative honors
- Parkview High School