HR1815: HR1815 Jones, Katherine; Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Katherine Jones, a teacher at Excel Christian Academy, for being named the school's 2026 STAR Teacher, an award tied to academic excellence. The resolution states that quality education is a top priority for the General Assembly and praises Jones for her long service and commitment to educating Georgia students. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirements; it is purely a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally commends Katherine Jones for being named Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Teacher.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Jones's continued success but creates no legal obligations or funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Katherine Jones, a teacher at Excel Christian Academy. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one teacher's achievement, giving her and her school formal acknowledgment from the state legislature.

• The preamble states that quality education is the General Assembly's most important objective and praises Jones's teaching career.
• The resolved clause commends Katherine Jones as Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Teacher and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jones.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor

• teacher recognition
• STAR Teacher award
• Georgia education
• legislative commendation