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HR 722

Ray, Laura; Berrien County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year top ten finalist; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Erwin and 1 co-sponsor

Georgia House honors Laura Ray for excellence as a fifth-grade teacher, naming her Berrien County Teacher of the Year and a 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year top-ten finalist.

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Bill Summary · HR 722

Summary — House Resolution 722 (LC 129 0383/a)

Purpose

House Resolution 722 is a ceremonial resolution of the Georgia House of Representatives that commends Laura Ray for her accomplishments as a teacher — specifically recognizing her as Berrien County Teacher of the Year and as a top ten finalist for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year. The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for her service and directs the Clerk to provide an official copy to her.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends Laura Ray for her dedication and excellence as a fifth‑grade teacher of math, science, and social studies.
  • Notes her honors: Berrien County Teacher of the Year and 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year top ten finalist.
  • Expresses the House’s best wishes for her continued success.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Laura Ray.

Who is affected

  • Directly honors Laura Ray (teacher in Berrien County).
  • Symbolically recognizes Berrien County schools, students, and the Georgia education community by highlighting teaching excellence.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or operational changes to state programs or funding.

Procedural history and status

  • Introduced in the Georgia House: January 24, 2025; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Filed and progressed through routine House procedures (House Hopper, First Readers).
  • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars (April 7, 2025) and later on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • Read and adopted by the House (records show actions on March 25 and a final adoption and enrollment reporting on May 23, 2025).
  • Current status: Adopted / Reported enrolled. The Clerk is authorized to prepare a copy for distribution.

Legal effect and impact

  • This is a nonbinding, honorary resolution. It creates no legal obligations, budgetary commitments, or policy changes.
  • Primary impact is reputational and ceremonial: public recognition of a teacher’s contributions, which may boost community awareness and morale.

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

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