HR2112: HR2112 Owens, Kim; Coosa High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Kim Owens, who teaches at Coosa High School, for being selected as the school's 2026 STAR Teacher, an award recognizing teaching excellence. The resolution states that education is a top priority of the General Assembly and praises Owens for her contributions to students. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. The only formal action it takes is to direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Owens as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Kim Owens for being named Coosa High School's 2026 STAR Teacher by a vote of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kim Owens.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition only.

The resolution directly names Kim Owens, a teacher at Coosa High School, as the person being honored. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. It matters mainly as a public, official acknowledgment of one teacher's recognized excellence, giving her a formal record of honor from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses state the General Assembly's view that quality education is a top priority and describe Owens' recognition as Coosa High School's 2026 STAR Teacher.
• The resolving clause formally commends Kim Owens and expresses best wishes for her continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Owens with an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)Primary sponsor

• teacher recognition
• STAR Teacher award
• Coosa High School
• education honors