HR791: HR791 Dubs, Sophia; Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Student; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Sophia Dubs, a student at Unity Christian School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Student. The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program recognizes the student in each school with the highest score on a single sitting of the SAT college entrance exam who also ranks in the top ten percent or top ten students of their class. The resolution notes that Sophia chose educator Susan Payne as her STAR Teacher, an honor students give to a teacher who supported them through high school. The House commends Sophia for her achievement and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial honor.

• Formally commends Sophia Dubs for being named Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Student by the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recognizes educator Susan Payne, whom Sophia selected as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher for her support and guidance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sophia Dubs.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Sophia's continued academic success but creates no legal requirements or funding.

This resolution directly names Sophia Dubs, a student at Unity Christian School, and her chosen STAR Teacher, Susan Payne. It has no broader legal effect on other students, schools, or Georgians.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or policy. It serves as a public, official recognition from the state legislature honoring an individual student's academic achievement and the teacher who supported her.

• The preamble explains the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one sitting of the SAT and rank in the top ten percent or top ten students of the class.
• The resolution notes each STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher who provided support during high school, here Susan Payne.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Sophia Dubs and wish her continued academic success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Sophia Dubs.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)Primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)

• STAR Student
• education honors
• Unity Christian School
• legislative resolutions