HR 265: Minyard, Gary; recipient of the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Gary Minyard, a retired agriculture teacher and current Franklin County Board of Education member, for being named a recipient of the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award. It recounts his education at Emmanuel College and the University of Georgia, his 39 years teaching in the Franklin County School System, his leadership of the Franklin County FFA Chapter, and his community involvement including the Hart EMC Foundation Board and his church. The resolution formally commends Minyard for his contributions to education and agriculture and extends best wishes for his future health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Gary Minyard by name for receiving the 2024 Pioneers in Education Award.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Minyard.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Minyard for future health and happiness.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

The resolution directly names Gary Minyard, a retired Franklin County agriculture teacher and Franklin County Board of Education member. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions.

This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia House's formal recognition of Minyard's decades of teaching and community service into the public record.

• The whereas clauses recount Minyard's education, his 39 years teaching in the Franklin County School System, and his leadership of the Franklin County FFA Chapter.
• The resolving clause formally commends Minyard for his contributions to education, agriculture, and the Franklin County community.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Minyard.

1. 2025-02-13House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-02-13House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-02-13House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)Patrocinador principal

• Pioneers in Education Award
• Franklin County schools
• agricultural education
• legislative commendation