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

This House resolution (HR 870) symbolically honors Jade Thomas, a fourth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, as one of 10 finalists for Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her teaching excellence, military service as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and founding of the school's Military Kids Club, but contains no new policies, funding, or binding requirements. As a ceremonial resolution, it serves only to commend her work without altering any laws or affecting any regulations.