Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 981: Payne, Victoria; Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Victoria Payne, Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Student, for her academic achievement and recognizes teacher Roy Mitchell, her chosen STAR Teacher.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Victoria Payne, a student at Coosa High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student. The STAR Student program recognizes students who score highest on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and rank in the top 10 percent or top ten of their graduating class. The resolution notes that Victoria chose educator Roy Mitchell as Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, an honor students give to a teacher who supported them throughout high school. The House formally commends Victoria for her academic accomplishment and wishes her continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Victoria Payne for being named Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Student based on her SAT performance and class rank.
- Recognizes Roy Mitchell as the STAR Teacher Victoria chose for his support during her high school years.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Victoria Payne.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Victoria Payne, a student at Coosa High School, and Roy Mitchell, the teacher she selected as her STAR Teacher. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law; it is a ceremonial recognition. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring a student's academic achievement and the teacher she credits with supporting her success.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses explain the STAR Student criteria: highest SAT score in one test administration and rank in the top 10 percent or top ten of the class.
- The resolution notes each STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher, and Victoria chose Roy Mitchell for that honor.
- The resolved clause commends Victoria Payne and wishes her continued academic success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Victoria Payne.
From the bill
“the members of this body heartily commend Victoria Payne for being named Coosa 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)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
Topics
- STAR Student program
- education honors
- Coosa High School
- Georgia House resolutions