HR1511: HR1511 Kimani, Zachary Wanjau; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action February 26, 2026
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House Resolution 1511
By: Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, and Barton of the 5th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Zachary Wanjau Kimani, Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student;1
and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, a gifted student at Darlington High School, Zachary Wanjau Kimani has been3
recognized for his superlative achievement and selected as Darlington High School's 2025-4
2026 STAR Student; and5
WHEREAS, to be selected as a STAR Student, a student must have obtained the highest6
score in one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitu de Test and be in the top 107
percent or top ten students of his or her class; and8
WHEREAS, each school has one STAR Student who in turn has the opportunity to choose9
a STAR Teacher who has been inspiring and encouraging throughou t that student's high10
school career; and11
WHEREAS, educator Heather Shores was chosen by Zach as Darlingt on High School's12
2025-2026 STAR Teacher for the great support and guidance provided to him throughout the13
years; and14
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WHEREAS, Zach has personified the selfless dedication, mental agility, verbal adroitness,15
and personal maturity necessary for superlative academic performance; and16
WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most17
important objective of the General Assembly, and Zach has shown by academic18
accomplishment that the pursuit and attainment of scholastic success are within the reach of19
the students in this state; and20
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation tow ard the future of this21
bright and promising young citizen.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body heartily commend Zachary Wanjau Kimani for being named24
Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student and express the ir most sincere best25
wishes for continued academic success.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to28
Zachary Wanjau Kimani.29
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