HR 369: Donehoo, Ms.; Benjamin Banneker High School; Teacher of the Year; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Ms. Donehoo, a literature teacher at Benjamin Banneker High School, for being named Teacher of the Year at her school. The resolution recounts her background, including her education at Saint Pius X Catholic High School, her athletic scholarship and English degree from Georgia Southern University, her graduate research on Ernest Hemingway, her seven years teaching literature at Benjamin Banneker High School, and her master's degree in teaching from Western Governors University earned in 2024. The House resolves to commend and congratulate her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends and congratulates Ms. Donehoo for being named Teacher of the Year at Benjamin Banneker High School.
• Recites her educational and professional background, including her degrees and teaching career.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ms. Donehoo.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic honor with no legal effect.

This resolution directly names and honors Ms. Donehoo, a teacher at Benjamin Banneker High School. It has no legal effect on other teachers, students, or schools in Georgia.

The resolution has no practical or legal consequences for anyone beyond formally recognizing one teacher's achievement. It illustrates how the Georgia House uses resolutions to publicly honor individuals rather than to change policy or law.

• The whereas clauses detail Ms. Donehoo's education, including her degree from Georgia Southern University and master's degree from Western Governors University.
• The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate her on being named Teacher of the Year at Benjamin Banneker High School.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Ms. Donehoo.

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