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HR 870

Thomas, Jade; one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bethany Ballard and 4 co-sponsors

An honorary House resolution commends Jade Thomas for teaching excellence and as a finalist for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year, recognizing her impact at Lake Joy.

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Bill Summary · HR 870

Summary — H.R. 870 (House Resolution)

Title: Commending Jade Thomas, one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year

Classification: House resolution (honorary)

Introduced: January 31, 2025
Status: Read and Adopted by the House (adopted May 23, 2025); reported enrolled

Purpose

To formally commend and recognize Jade Thomas — a fourth‑grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School — for her teaching excellence and for being named one of ten finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends Jade Thomas for her dedication to students and the teaching profession.
  • Notes her distinction as a finalist for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year and cites her classroom work and awards for excellence.
  • Recognizes her prior service in the United States Marine Corps and her role as a co‑founder of her school’s Military Kids Club.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jade Thomas.

Who is affected

  • Jade Thomas (primary honoree).
  • Indirectly recognizes Lake Joy Elementary School, its students, and the local community by public acknowledgment of a local educator’s achievements.
  • No statutory, regulatory, or budgetary effects — this is an honorary resolution and does not create legal obligations or funding.

Procedural timeline / significant actions

  • 2025‑01‑31: Introduced and referred to committees (metadata lists Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce; the resolution text originates from the Georgia House).
  • 2025‑03‑31: Read and adopted in the House (first reading noted).
  • 2025‑04‑28 to 2025‑05‑22: Placed on Local & Consent Calendars; considered on consent.
  • 2025‑05‑23: Laid before the House, placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar, and adopted; reported enrolled.

Sponsors and related bill

  • Introduced by Representatives Bethany Ballard (147th), Noel Williams Jr. (148th), Shaw Blackmon (146th), Anissa Jones (143rd), and Robert Dickey (134th) (per the resolution header).
  • Additional sponsor names appear in the supplied metadata.
  • Companion bill: S. 1044 (listed as related).

Impact and notes

This resolution is purely honorary — it recognizes an individual educator’s accomplishments and service. It does not change law, appropriations, or policy. The action provides formal public recognition and an official copy of the resolution to Jade Thomas.

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

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