HR766: HR766 Patel, Mahek; Salem High School's Class of 2025 valedictorian; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mahek Patel, who was named valedictorian of Salem High School's Class of 2025. The resolution describes her involvement in school activities including Yearbook, National Honor Society, Chorus, Beta Club, Peer Leader, and FBLA, and credits her hard work and dedication for earning the valedictorian distinction. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mahek Patel as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Mahek Patel for being named valedictorian of Salem High School's Class of 2025.
• Recites her participation in school activities such as Yearbook, National Honor Society, Chorus, Beta Club, Peer Leader, and FBLA.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mahek Patel.

The resolution directly names and honors Mahek Patel, a Salem High School student. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her.

The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no Georgia law or policy. Its significance is purely symbolic, giving formal public recognition from the state legislature to a graduating student's academic accomplishments.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mahek Patel's academic record and extracurricular involvement at Salem High School.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend her for her scholastic achievements and wish her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

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

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• student achievement
• legislative commendation
• Salem High School
• valedictorian