HR1494: HR1494 Bawa, Kamran; Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kamran Bawa, a student at Rome City High School, for being selected as the school's 2025-2026 STAR Student. The resolution explains that STAR Student status goes to the student with the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test who is also in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his class. The resolution notes that Kamran chose educator Julia Johnson as his STAR Teacher, recognizing her support throughout his schooling. The House formally commends Kamran for his achievement and wishes him continued academic success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. The resolution creates no new law or funding.

• Formally commends Kamran Bawa for being named Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
• States the STAR Student selection criteria: highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and top 10 percent or top ten class rank.
• Recognizes Julia Johnson as the STAR Teacher chosen by Kamran for her support during his high school years.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kamran Bawa.

The resolution directly names and honors Kamran Bawa, a Rome City High School student, and his chosen STAR Teacher, Julia Johnson. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. It is a symbolic honor recognizing one student's academic achievement and the teacher who supported him, formally recorded in the Georgia House of Representatives' proceedings.

• The whereas clauses describe the STAR Student and STAR Teacher recognition program and Kamran Bawa's qualifying achievement.
• The resolved clause commends Kamran Bawa and expresses best wishes for his continued academic success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Kamran Bawa.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)Primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)

• STAR Student
• education recognition
• Rome City High School
• legislative honors