HR1509: HR1509 Parsa, Hayes Robert; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Hayes Robert Parsa as Darlington High School's STAR Student for the 2025-2026 school year. The STAR program (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) honors the student in each school with the highest score on a single sitting of a three part aptitude test, provided that student also ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten students of their class. The resolution notes that Parsa chose educator Al Shorey as his STAR Teacher, recognizing Shorey's support during his high school years. The House resolution formally commends Parsa for this honor and wishes him continued academic success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Parsa as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Hayes Robert Parsa for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
• States the eligibility criteria for the STAR Student honor, including a top aptitude test score and top 10 percent class ranking.
• Recognizes educator Al Shorey as the STAR Teacher chosen by Parsa for his guidance and support.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Parsa.

This resolution directly names and honors Hayes Robert Parsa, a student at Darlington High School, and recognizes his chosen teacher, Al Shorey. It has no broader regulatory effect on other students, schools, or the public.

The resolution carries no legal or policy effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to formal recognition entered into the legislative record and a commemorative copy given to Parsa and his family.

• The preamble explains the STAR Student selection process: the highest score on one administration of the three part Scholastic Aptitude Test plus a top 10 percent or top ten class ranking.
• The preamble notes each school's STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher; Parsa chose educator Al Shorey.
• The resolving clause formally commends Parsa for the honor and wishes him continued academic success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Parsa.

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
• academic achievement
• legislative commendation