HR 785: Mullinax, Gavin; Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Gavin Mullinax, a student at Pepperell High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student, an honor given to the student with the highest single-administration score on the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test who also ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of his class. The resolution notes that Gavin chose educator Jessica West-Royal as his STAR Teacher in recognition of her support during his high school years. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Gavin Mullinax as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends Gavin Mullinax for being named Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Student.
• States the STAR Student selection criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and top 10 percent or top ten class rank.
• Recognizes Jessica West-Royal as the STAR Teacher Gavin selected for her support and guidance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gavin Mullinax.

The resolution directly concerns Gavin Mullinax, a Pepperell High School student, and educator Jessica West-Royal, whom he selected as his STAR Teacher. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives Gavin Mullinax and his chosen teacher formal, on-the-record recognition from the state legislature for academic achievement.

• The preamble explains the STAR Student and STAR Teacher recognition program and its academic qualification standards.
• The first resolving clause commends Gavin Mullinax by name and wishes him continued academic success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Gavin Mullinax.

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
• Pepperell High School
• legislative commendation
• education recognition