Georgia CommonsHR 1816: Turner, Tatum; Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Student; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Tatum Turner, a student at Excel Christian Academy, for being named the school's 2026 STAR Student.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Tatum Turner, a student at Excel Christian Academy, for being selected as the school's 2026 STAR Student. The STAR Student program recognizes the student in each school who earned the highest score on a single administration of the three part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten students of the graduating class. The resolution also notes that Turner chose teacher Katherine Jones as the school's 2026 STAR Teacher, an honor STAR Students give to an educator who supported them. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's congratulations and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Turner.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Tatum Turner for being named Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Student.
- Recognizes that Turner met the STAR Student criteria of the highest SAT score in one test administration and top class ranking.
- Notes that Turner selected Katherine Jones as the school's 2026 STAR Teacher for her support and guidance.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Turner.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Tatum Turner, a student at Excel Christian Academy, and teacher Katherine Jones. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition for the student and teacher named, and a commemorative copy of the document for Turner.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses explain the STAR Student criteria: highest score on one administration of the three part SAT and top 10 percent or top ten class ranking.
- The resolved clause has the House commend Tatum Turner and wish her continued academic success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Turner.
From the bill
“the members of this body heartily commend Tatum Turner for being named Excel Christian Academy's 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
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
Topics
- STAR Student award
- Excel Christian Academy
- education recognition
- Georgia House resolution