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HR 419

MEMORIAL-CLEVELAND THOMAS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jehan Gordon-Booth

H.R. 419 recognizes the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium for strengthening Georgia teaching and honors the life of Cleveland “Rooster” Thomas Jr., with ceremonial condolences.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 419

Summary — H.R. 419 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: January 15, 2025
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory / memorial)
Recorded legislative actions: Jan–Oct 2025 (see timeline below)
Note: The version text provided contains two distinct resolutions combined in a single file — (A) a recognition of the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium (GTLC) and (B) a memorial for Cleveland “Rooster” Thomas Jr. — which this summary treats separately.

Purpose / Intent

  • Recognition: To formally recognize and commend the Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium (GTLC) for its service to educators in Georgia and to extend best wishes for continued success.
  • Memorial: To mourn the passing of Cleveland “Rooster” Thomas Jr., record biographical and family information, and extend the House’s condolences to his family and community.

Key Provisions and Changes

This is a non‑binding, honorary resolution composed of two parts:

  1. Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium (GTLC)

    • Recognizes GTLC as a network of National Board Certified teachers working to strengthen the teaching profession in Georgia.
    • Notes GTLC’s nonprofit status, mission to increase National Board Certified teachers statewide, and affiliation with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
    • Lists GTLC leadership by name and title (e.g., Dr. Heavenly Montgomery, president and founder; Dr. Elletta Denson, vice president; Deanna Rogers, executive director; etc.).
    • Commends the organization for contributions to teacher advocacy, instructional excellence, and professional development.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to GTLC.

  2. Memorial for Cleveland “Rooster” Thomas Jr.

    • Records biographical details: born Sept. 17, 1976, in Peoria; lifelong member of New Morning Star M.B. Church; interests (cooking, outdoors, family); preceded in death by specified relatives and survived by listed family members.
    • Expresses the House’s mourning and sincere condolences.
    • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the family.

Who Is Affected

  • GTLC and its leadership: receives formal commendation and an official copy of the resolution.
  • Family and community of Cleveland Thomas Jr.: receives formal condolences and recognition from the House.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or statutory changes; no direct legal or budgetary effects.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Introduced / Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary: 2025-01-15
  • Multiple procedural steps recorded Feb–Mar 2025 (first readings, placement on calendars, reported enrolled, and a March 13 adoption entry).
  • Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jehan Gordon‑Booth: 2025-06-17
  • Final recorded placement on Agreed Resolutions calendar and “Resolution Adopted”: 2025-10-14
  • The sequence includes overlapping entries (March and October adoption entries), indicating multiple procedural notations; the resolution is listed as adopted.

Impact

  • Symbolic and ceremonial: raises public and legislative awareness of GTLC’s work and honors an individual’s life and community contributions.
  • No changes to law, policy, or state budgets.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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