HR 783: Pan, Yixin "Linda"; Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes any law. It recognizes Yixin "Linda" Pan, a student at Darlington High School, for being selected as the school's 2025 STAR Student, an honor given to the student with the highest score on one administration of the Scholastic Aptitude Test who also ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of their class. The resolution also notes that Pan chose educator Owen Kinney as her STAR Teacher, an honor STAR Students give to a teacher who supported them through high school. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Pan. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally commends Yixin "Linda" Pan for being named Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Student.
• Recognizes educator Owen Kinney as the STAR Teacher chosen by Pan for his support during her schooling.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Pan.
• Does not amend any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any legal requirement.

The resolution directly names Yixin "Linda" Pan and educator Owen Kinney of Darlington High School. It has no broader legal effect on other students, schools, or Georgia residents.

This resolution has no practical legal effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing one student's academic achievement and the teacher who supported her, with a printed copy given to the student as a keepsake.

• The resolution states the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranking in the top 10 percent or top ten of the student's class.
• The resolved clause formally commends Yixin "Linda" Pan for the honor and wishes her continued academic success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Pan.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)Primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-5)

• STAR Student award
• Darlington High School
• legislative commendation
• education recognition