House Resolution 1816
By: Representative Gambill of the 15th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Tatum Turner, Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Student; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, a gifted student at Excel Christian Academy, Tatum Turner has been recognized
for her superlative achievement and selected as Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR
Student; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, each school has one STAR Student who in turn has the opportunity to choose
a STAR Teacher who has been inspiring and encouraging throughout that student's high
school career; and
WHEREAS, educator Katherine Jones was chosen by Tatum as Excel Christian Academy's
2026 STAR Teacher for the great support and guidance provided to her throughout the years;
and
WHEREAS, Tatum has personified the selfless dedication, mental agility, verbal adroitness,
and personal maturity necessary for superlative academic performance; and
WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most
important objective of the General Assembly, and Tatum has shown by academic
accomplishment that the pursuit and attainment of scholastic success are within the reach of
the students in this state; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation toward the future of this
bright and promising young citizen.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Tatum Turner.