HR 1239: SkillsUSA Georgia; commend

This House resolution is a formal statement of recognition rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors SkillsUSA Georgia, the state chapter of a national nonprofit that helps students prepare for careers in trades, technical fields, and skilled service occupations through hands-on learning and leadership training. The resolution notes that SkillsUSA Georgia now serves 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members, for a total of 12,797 members statewide, calling it record-breaking growth for the 2025-2026 school year. The House formally congratulates the organization for its contributions to education, workforce development, and student leadership, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to SkillsUSA Georgia.

• Formally recognizes and congratulates SkillsUSA Georgia for achieving record statewide membership of 12,797 students during the 2025-2026 school year.
• Commends the organization for its contributions to career and technical education, workforce development, and student leadership in Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to SkillsUSA Georgia.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names SkillsUSA Georgia, its student members, educators, administrators, and industry and community partners involved in career and technical education across the state. It has no binding effect on any other group.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences, but it publicly highlights the growth of career and technical education programs in Georgia and signals legislative support for workforce-focused training that prepares students for skilled trades and technical careers.

• The whereas clauses describe SkillsUSA Georgia's mission and report its 2025-2026 membership figures: 11,496 middle and high school members and 1,301 college and postsecondary members.
• The resolving clause has the House formally congratulate SkillsUSA Georgia for its membership growth and contributions to education and workforce development.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to SkillsUSA Georgia.

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

• David Clark (R, HD-100)Patrocinador principal
• William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)

• career and technical education
• SkillsUSA Georgia
• workforce development
• legislative recognition