Georgia CommonsHR 1484: Whitehead, Peter; Unity Christian School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend
Last action February 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Peter Whitehead, a student at Unity Christian School, for being named the school's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Peter Whitehead as Unity Christian School's STAR Student for the 2025-2026 school year, an honor given to the student in each Georgia high school who earns the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his class. The resolution also notes that Peter chose educator Susan Payne as his STAR Teacher, recognizing her support during his schooling. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for Peter Whitehead, but the text creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Peter Whitehead for being named Unity Christian School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
- Recognizes educator Susan Payne as the STAR Teacher Peter chose for her guidance and support.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Peter Whitehead.
- Creates no statutory changes, funding, or enforceable legal requirements; it is purely a commendation.
Who it affects
The resolution names Peter Whitehead, a student at Unity Christian School, and his chosen STAR Teacher, Susan Payne. It has no direct effect on any other individuals, agencies, or institutions in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic and personal: it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to one student's academic achievement and to the teacher he credits with supporting him.
Key provisions
- The preamble explains the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and rank in the top 10 percent or top ten students of the graduating class.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Peter Whitehead and wish him continued academic success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Peter Whitehead.
From the bill
“to be selected as a STAR Student, a student must have obtained the highest score in one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and be in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his or her class”
“the members of this body heartily commend Peter Whitehead for being named Unity Christian School's 2025-2026 STAR Student and express their most sincere best wishes for continued academic success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
Topics
- STAR Student award
- education honors
- Georgia House resolution
- Unity Christian School