HR1511: HR1511 Kimani, Zachary Wanjau; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Zachary Wanjau Kimani, a student at Darlington High School, for being named the school's 2025-2026 STAR Student. The STAR program recognizes a student who earned the highest score on one administration of the three part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranks in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his class. As part of the honor, the STAR Student chooses a STAR Teacher who supported them; Zach chose educator Heather Shores. The resolution states that the House commends Kimani for the honor and wishes him continued academic success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Kimani. The measure does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Zachary Wanjau Kimani for being named Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student.
• States the criteria for the STAR Student honor, including a top test score and top 10 percent class ranking.
• Recognizes educator Heather Shores, chosen by Kimani as the school's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Kimani.

The resolution directly names and honors Zachary Wanjau Kimani, a Darlington High School student, and recognizes his chosen STAR Teacher, Heather Shores. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing a student's academic achievement and providing him with an official copy of the House's commendation.

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

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
• education honors
• legislative commendation