Georgia CommonsHR 1508: Guo, Jiarui "Grace"; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Jiarui "Grace" Guo of Darlington High School for being named the school's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Jiarui "Grace" Guo, a student at Darlington High School, for being selected as the school's STAR Student for the 2025-2026 year. The STAR program recognizes a student who scored highest on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of their graduating class. The resolution also notes that Grace chose teacher Al Shorey as her STAR Teacher, an honor students give to an educator who supported them during high school. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House formally commend Grace for her academic achievement and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Jiarui "Grace" Guo for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
- Recognizes that Grace selected educator Al Shorey as her STAR Teacher for his support during her high school years.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Grace.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Jiarui "Grace" Guo, a Darlington High School student, and her chosen STAR Teacher, Al Shorey. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a student's academic achievement and to the teacher who supported her.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses explain the STAR Student criteria: highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and rank in the top 10 percent or top ten of the class.
- The resolved clause formally commends Grace for being named STAR Student and wishes her continued academic success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Grace.
From the bill
“the members of this body heartily commend Jiarui "Grace" Guo for being named Darlington High 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
- education honors
- Darlington High School
- legislative commendation