Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR76

Introduced
1/28/25  
Enrolled
1/28/25  

Caption

Gibbs, Joey; commend

Summary

House Resolution 76 is a simple commendatory resolution recognizing and praising Joey Gibbs, a senior at Harris County High School, for his achievements in SkillsUSA plumbing competitions. The resolution notes that Gibbs has competed for four years, placed in the top 10 at nationals each year, won his first competition at age 14, and placed first in two of his last three state competitions. It also highlights that his skills have attracted multiple job offers across Georgia. The resolution does not create a new program, impose a requirement, or change any substantive law. Instead, it serves as a formal expression of the House of Representatives’ appreciation for Gibbs’s accomplishments and directs the Clerk to provide him with an official copy of the resolution. Its practical effect is ceremonial, with no direct impact on state agencies, public funding, or regulated parties beyond the public recognition itself.

Impact

HR 76 has no substantive legal effect and does not amend the Georgia Code or alter any state policy. It is a ceremonial House resolution that formally recognizes an individual student’s achievements in vocational education and the plumbing trade, and authorizes distribution of the resolution to him. The only affected parties are Joey Gibbs, Harris County High School, and the SkillsUSA community in the sense of public recognition; no statutes, regulations, or government programs are changed.

Sentiment

The available context suggests uniformly positive sentiment. The resolution itself is laudatory, emphasizing Gibbs’s talent, dedication, competitive success, and promising future. There are no recorded committee transcripts, no votes, and no opposition noted in the provided history, which is consistent with a noncontroversial honorary resolution.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the provided materials. Because HR 76 is a recognition resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not appear to have generated debate over costs, legal changes, or competing interests. The only substantive point is the decision to honor Joey Gibbs specifically for his accomplishments in plumbing and SkillsUSA competition, and the record provided shows no disagreement about that recognition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR716

Brown, Joseph "Joey"; outstanding public service; commend

GA SR382

Gibbs, Principal Kimberly; recognize

GA HR324

Commending Candy Gibbs on her three decades of service to Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers and Mentoring Programs in Amarillo.

GA HR362

Commending Joel Cannaday.

GA SR0445

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Jacob Donaldson, 2026 Salutatorian at Gibbs High School.

GA SJR0260

A RESOLUTION to commend Joseph "Joey" DiMaggio for exemplary service as a legislative intern.

GA HJR77

Command Sergeant Major Kevin D. Harkey, commended

GA HR155

East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations; commend

GA HR81

JoHelen "Joey" Walker; commend on being first female and African-American elected Oktibbeha County Tax Assessor/Collector.

GA HR1239

SkillsUSA Georgia; commend

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.