HR1508: HR1508 Guo, Jiarui "Grace"; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend

This resolution recognizes Jiarui "Grace" Guo, a student at Darlington High School, for being chosen as the school's STAR Student for the 2025-2026 year. The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program honors the student in each Georgia high school with the highest score on a single administration of a three part scholastic aptitude test, provided that student also ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten of his or her graduating class. The resolution notes that Grace selected educator Al Shorey as her STAR Teacher in recognition of his support during her schooling. The House of Representatives resolves to commend Grace for the honor and wish her continued academic success, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Jiarui "Grace" Guo for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
• States the STAR Student eligibility criteria: the highest score on one administration of a three-part scholastic aptitude test and class rank in the top 10 percent or top ten students.
• Recognizes educator Al Shorey as the STAR Teacher Grace chose in appreciation of his guidance.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Grace.

This resolution directly names and honors Jiarui "Grace" Guo, a Darlington High School student, and recognizes her chosen STAR Teacher, Al Shorey. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a commemorative copy.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a student's academic achievement and the teacher who supported her, providing public and formal acknowledgment rather than any policy change.

• The whereas clauses describe the STAR Student selection criteria and Grace's academic achievement at Darlington High School.
• The first resolving clause commends Grace for being named 2025-2026 STAR Student and wishes her continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Grace.

1. 2026-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-26House Hopper (House)

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

• STAR Student
• Darlington High School
• student recognition
• Georgia education honors