HR783: HR783 Pan, Yixin "Linda"; Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Yixin "Linda" Pan, a student at Darlington High School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Student. The STAR Student and Teacher program recognizes the top-scoring student on the Scholastic Aptitude Test who also ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of their graduating class. The resolution notes that Pan chose educator Owen Kinney as her STAR Teacher in recognition of his support during her high school years. The House resolution formally congratulates Pan and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Yixin "Linda" Pan for being named Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Student.
• Recognizes Owen Kinney as the STAR Teacher chosen by Pan for his support and guidance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pan.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Pan's continued academic success.

This resolution directly names and honors one Darlington High School student, Yixin "Linda" Pan, and her chosen STAR Teacher, Owen Kinney. It has no broader legal effect on other students, schools, or Georgians.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a student's academic achievement and to the teacher who supported her, but it does not create any new rights, funding, or requirements.

• Explains the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three part Scholastic Aptitude Test and standing in the top 10 percent or top ten students of the class.
• Notes that each STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher who was especially influential during their high school career.
• Resolves that the House commends Pan for the honor and wishes her continued academic success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Pan.

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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
• Darlington High School
• education recognition
• Georgia House resolution