--- title: HR 767. Gupta, Prakash; Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology's Class of 2025 salutatorian; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr767 cite_as: HR 767, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr767 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr767.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr767/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71745 date: 2025-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Gupta, Prakash; Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology's Class of 2025 salutatorian; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0392 House Resolution 767 By: Representatives Moore of the 91st, Taylor of the 92nd, and Carter of the 93rd A RESOLUTION Commending Prakash Gupta, Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology's Class1 of 2025 salutatorian; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most3 important objective of the General Assembly; and4 WHEREAS, Prakash Gupta has shown by academic accomplishment tha t the pursuit and5 attainment of scholastic success are within the reach of the students in this state; and6 WHEREAS, this remarkable senior has earned distinction through his notable achievements7 as a student at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (RMSST) where he is8 a member of RMSST Ambassadors, SkillsUSA, Camera Club, Rockdale Magnet Math9 Team, RMSST Peer Tutors, RCA Robotics, RMSST Student Council, a nd a RMSST10 Summer STEAM camp counselor; and11 WHEREAS, he has been selected as salutatorian by earning exemplary grades in the most12 challenging academic courses while maintaining a substantial ex tracurricular schedule13 throughout his academic career; and14 H. R. 767 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0392 WHEREAS, this achievement is the culmination of Prakash Gupta's h a r d w o r k a n d15 determination, and he deserves much credit for his energy and d edication to academic16 excellence; and 17 WHEREAS, he is an outstanding representative of the young peopl e of this state and it is18 only fitting and proper that he be recognized for his many accomplishments.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body heartily commend Prakash Gupta for his spectacular scholastic21 endeavors and express their most sincere best wishes for continued success.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to24 Prakash Gupta.25 H. R. 767 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors Prakash Gupta, the 2025 salutatorian at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, for his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends Prakash Gupta, who was named salutatorian of the Class of 2025 at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (RMSST). The text describes his participation in numerous school activities, including RMSST Ambassadors, SkillsUSA, Camera Club, the Rockdale Magnet Math Team, RMSST Peer Tutors, RCA Robotics, RMSST Student Council, and a RMSST Summer STEAM camp counselor role. The resolution formally recognizes his academic performance and extracurricular record, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gupta. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of praise passed by the House. ### What it does - Formally commends Prakash Gupta by name for earning salutatorian honors at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology's Class of 2025. - Lists his school activities and leadership roles as the basis for the commendation, including robotics, math team, and peer tutoring. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gupta. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it only expresses the House's recognition and best wishes. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors one individual, Prakash Gupta, a graduating senior at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change, so it has no direct effect on Georgians outside the person named. It formally records the House's recognition of a local student's academic and extracurricular accomplishments. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Gupta's academic record and his membership in RMSST Ambassadors, SkillsUSA, Camera Club, the Math Team, Peer Tutors, RCA Robotics, Student Council, and a Summer STEAM camp counselor role. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Gupta for his scholastic endeavors and wish him continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Gupta. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Angela Moore, Rhonda Taylor, Doreen Carter - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71745 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr767.md?full=1