Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 978: Abernathy, Sara Grace; Model High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Sara Grace Abernathy, a Model High School student named the school's 2025 STAR Student, for her academic achievement.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Sara Grace Abernathy, a student at Model High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student. The STAR Student program honors the student in each school who earns the highest score on a single sitting of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test while ranking in the top 10 percent or top ten students of their class. The resolution also notes that Sara Grace chose educator Rachel Jones as Model High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor STAR Students give to a teacher who supported them through high school. The resolution formally commends Sara Grace for her achievement and wishes her continued academic success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Sara Grace Abernathy for being named Model High School's 2025 STAR Student.
- States the academic criteria for the STAR Student honor, including a high Scholastic Aptitude Test score and top class ranking.
- Recognizes Rachel Jones, chosen by Sara Grace, as Model High School's 2025 STAR Teacher.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sara Grace Abernathy.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Sara Grace Abernathy, a Model High School student, and Rachel Jones, the teacher she selected as STAR Teacher. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a specific student's academic achievement and the teacher she credits with supporting her success.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and a top 10 percent or top ten class ranking.
- The resolved clause commends Sara Grace Abernathy by name for being named Model High School's 2025 STAR Student.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Sara Grace Abernathy.
From the bill
“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”
“the members of this body heartily commend Sara Grace Abernathy for being named Model High School's 2025 STAR Student and express their most sincere best wishes for continued academic success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
Topics
- STAR Student
- education honors
- Model High School
- legislative commendation