Georgia CommonsHR 1509: Parsa, Hayes Robert; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Hayes Robert Parsa, Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student, for his academic achievement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Hayes Robert Parsa, who was named Darlington High School's STAR Student for the 2025-2026 school year. The STAR program recognizes the student in each school with the highest score on a single administration of the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) among students in the top 10 percent or top ten of their class. The resolution notes that Hayes chose educator Al Shorey as his STAR Teacher in recognition of Shorey's support and guidance. The House commends Hayes for his academic accomplishment and wishes him continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It carries no legal or funding effect.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Hayes Robert Parsa for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
- Recognizes educator Al Shorey as the STAR Teacher Hayes selected for his guidance and support.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hayes Robert Parsa.
- Expresses the House's best wishes for Hayes's continued academic success without creating any new law or funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Hayes Robert Parsa, a Darlington High School student, and his chosen STAR Teacher, Al Shorey. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, schools, or agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal effect beyond formal recognition; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, publicly honoring a student's academic achievement and the teacher who supported him.
Key provisions
- Explains the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part SAT among students in the top 10 percent or top ten of their class.
- States that each school's STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher who provided notable inspiration and support.
- Resolves that the House commends Hayes Robert Parsa and wishes him continued academic success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Hayes Robert Parsa.
From the bill
“the members of this body heartily commend Hayes Robert Parsa 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
- Darlington High School
- education recognition
- Georgia House resolution