Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR2025: HR2025 Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society; commend

Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society in Marietta for its work promoting social science education.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society, based in Marietta. The resolution notes that the society's members host a weekly segment on the school's morning news called 'Civic Chats with the Wildcats,' where they discuss government operations, civic issues, and historical events. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends the society and wishes its members future success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the society.

What the bill does

  • Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society.
  • Extends best wishes from the House to the society's members for future success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the society.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names the members of the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society in Marietta, Georgia, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to giving the honor society public recognition from the state legislature and a keepsake copy of the resolution.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the society's mission and its weekly news segment, 'Civic Chats with the Wildcats,' covering government and civic topics.
  • The resolving clause formally commends the society and wishes its members future success.
  • A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the society.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)Primary sponsor
  • Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
  • Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
  • Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
  • Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
  • Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)

Topics

  • Wheeler High School
  • honor society recognition
  • civics education
  • Marietta Georgia

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