HR941: HR941 Larkin, Rebecca; 2025 Georgia Scholar; DeKalb County School District; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Rebecca Larkin, a senior at Tucker High School in the DeKalb County School District, who was named a 2025 Georgia Scholar. The Georgia Scholar program, run by the Georgia Department of Education with local school districts, recognizes high school seniors for strong academic performance and community contribution. Recipients receive a special diploma seal and a commemorative graduation cord. The resolution states the General Assembly's view that quality education is a top priority and praises Larkin as an example of what students in Georgia can achieve. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Larkin, but it does not change any Georgia law or create any program.

• Formally congratulates Rebecca Larkin, a Tucker High School senior, for being named a 2025 Georgia Scholar.
• States the House of Representatives' recognition of the Georgia Scholar program run by the Georgia Department of Education.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Larkin.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of congratulations.

The resolution directly names Rebecca Larkin, a Tucker High School student in the DeKalb County School District. It also references the Georgia Department of Education, which runs the Georgia Scholar recognition program with local school districts.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a formal, ceremonial honor. Its practical impact is limited to recognizing Larkin's achievement and providing her with an official copy of the House's congratulatory statement.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Scholar program, which honors high school seniors for academic excellence and community involvement.
• The resolution notes that Georgia Scholars receive a special diploma seal and a commemorative graduation cord.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate Rebecca Larkin and wish her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Larkin.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor
• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)

• education honors
• Georgia Scholar program
• DeKalb County schools
• legislative commendation