Georgia CommonsHR 1511: Kimani, Zachary Wanjau; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Zachary Wanjau Kimani of Darlington High 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 Zachary Wanjau Kimani, a student at Darlington High School, for being selected as the school's 2025-2026 STAR Student, an honor given to the student who scores highest on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of his class. The resolution also notes that Kimani chose educator Heather Shores as Darlington's STAR Teacher for her support during his high school years. The House formally commends Kimani and wishes him continued academic success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Zachary Wanjau Kimani for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
- States the STAR Student selection criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and class rank in the top 10 percent or top ten students.
- Recognizes Heather Shores as the STAR Teacher Kimani chose for her support and guidance.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kimani.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors student Zachary Wanjau Kimani and teacher Heather Shores of Darlington High School. It has no legal effect on other students, schools, or Georgians generally.
Why it matters
This resolution does not change any law, funding, or policy. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing a student's and teacher's achievement and providing them a ceremonial copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the STAR Student and STAR Teacher recognition program and Kimani's qualifying achievement.
- The resolving clause commends Kimani for the STAR Student honor and wishes him continued academic success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Kimani.
From the bill
“the members of this body heartily commend Zachary Wanjau Kimani for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student”
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
- Darlington High School
- legislative commendation
- education recognition