HR1483: HR1483 Crawford, Turner; Pepperell High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Turner Crawford, a student at Pepperell High School, for being selected as the school's 2025-2026 STAR Student. STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) recognizes the student in each Georgia high school who earned the highest score on one administration of the three part Scholastic Aptitude Test while ranking in the top ten percent or top ten students of their class. The resolution notes that Turner chose educator Johnathan Silver as his STAR Teacher for the support and guidance Silver provided throughout his schooling. The House formally commends Turner for the honor and wishes him continued academic success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Turner Crawford for being named Pepperell High School's 2025-2026 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 ten percent or top ten students.
• Recognizes Johnathan Silver as the STAR Teacher Turner chose for his support and guidance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Turner Crawford.

The resolution directly names Turner Crawford, the honored STAR Student, and Johnathan Silver, the STAR Teacher he selected, both connected to Pepperell High School. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical effect is that Turner Crawford and Johnathan Silver receive official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, and Crawford receives a printed copy of the resolution.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the STAR Student selection criteria and Turner Crawford's academic achievement at Pepperell High School.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Turner Crawford for the STAR Student honor and wish him continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Turner Crawford.

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 honors
• Pepperell High School
• Georgia House resolutions