HR 788: McClain, Elan Ason; Armuchee 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 Elan Ason McClain, a student at Armuchee High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student, an honor given to the student with the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test who also ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of his class. The resolution notes that McClain chose educator Emily Mowery as his STAR Teacher, an honor STAR Students give to a teacher who supported them through high school. The House formally commends McClain for the achievement and wishes him continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends Elan Ason McClain for being named Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Student.
• States the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and class rank in the top 10 percent or top ten students.
• Recognizes educator Emily Mowery as the STAR Teacher McClain selected for her support and guidance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to McClain.

The resolution directly names Elan Ason McClain, a student at Armuchee High School, and educator Emily Mowery, his chosen STAR Teacher. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives McClain and Mowery formal, public recognition from the state legislature for academic achievement and mentorship.

• The whereas clauses explain the STAR Student and STAR Teacher recognition program and McClain's qualifying achievement.
• The first resolving clause commends McClain by name for the STAR Student honor and wishes him continued academic success.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to McClain.

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
• Armuchee High School
• student achievement
• education recognition