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HR 974

MEMORIAL-PRESIDENT CARTER

103rd Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Cassidy and 11 co-sponsors

Non-binding House Resolution commends Laura Bryant as Trion High School's 2025 STAR Teacher and directs the Clerk to provide her an adopted copy.

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Bill Summary · HR 974

Summary — H.R. 974 (House Resolution 974)

Bill number: H.R. 974
Type: House Resolution (congratulatory/memorial-style resolution)
Introduced: February 4, 2025
Status: Adopted (House) — May 23, 2025
Primary sponsor (per version text): Rep. Eddie Lumsden (House, District 12)
Title in version text: Commending Laura Bryant, Trion High School’s 2025 STAR Teacher

Note: The provided metadata contains multiple inconsistencies (see “Technical/metadata notes” below).

Main purpose

This resolution formally commends Laura Bryant for being selected as Trion High School’s 2025 STAR Teacher, recognizes her contributions to education in Georgia, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to her.

Key provisions and changes

  • Praises Laura Bryant for excellence and dedication in the teaching profession and for her role in educating Georgia’s youth.
  • Officially names her as Trion High School’s 2025 STAR Teacher.
  • Expresses the House of Representatives’ best wishes for her continued success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make and distribute an appropriate copy of the adopted resolution to Laura Bryant.

This is a non-binding, honorific resolution; it does not create new law, appropriate funds, or change existing statutes or policy.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Laura Bryant (honoree) and the Trion High School community.
  • Indirectly: Local education stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues) who may benefit from public recognition of teaching excellence.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or statewide policy impact.

Procedural/timeline highlights

  • Introduced in the House: February 4, 2025
  • Referred to House Committee on Small Business: February 4, 2025
  • Placed on local and consent/ congratulatory & memorial calendars and considered on multiple dates in April–May 2025
  • Adopted by the House: May 23, 2025 (nonrecord vote recorded in journal)
  • Reported enrolled: May 24, 2025
  • Clerk authorized to distribute a copy to the honoree following adoption

Technical / metadata notes (important)

The packet provided contains conflicting information:
- The short title at the top reads “MEMORIAL‑PRESIDENT CARTER,” which does not match the resolution text (which honors a teacher).
- Sponsor/co‑sponsor lists and some dates appear inconsistent or duplicated (names such as Derek Schmidt, Beth Van Duyne, and others are listed but do not match the version text listing Rep. Eddie Lumsden).
- A related bill listed as “S 387 (companion)” may be incorrect or unrelated to the text in this resolution.

Recommendation: For formal reference or citation, rely on the resolution text and the official enrolled/adopted action dates from the House Journal or Clerk’s office, and verify sponsor metadata with the legislative clerk to resolve discrepancies.

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

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