HR1813: HR1813 Johnson, Jack; Cartersville High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Jack Johnson, a student at Cartersville High School, for being chosen as the school's 2026 STAR Student, an award based on top scores on a three-part aptitude test and class ranking in the top ten students or top 10 percent. The resolution also notes that Johnson selected teacher Melissa Moore as his STAR Teacher for her support during his time in school. The House resolves to commend Johnson for his achievement and wish 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 Jack Johnson for being named Cartersville High School's 2026 STAR Student.
• Recognizes that Johnson achieved the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranked in the top ten percent or top ten students of his class.
• Acknowledges Melissa Moore as the STAR Teacher Johnson selected for her support and guidance during his high school career.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Johnson.

The resolution directly names Jack Johnson, a Cartersville High School student, and educator Melissa Moore, whom he chose as his STAR Teacher. It has no legal effect on other students, schools, or Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or policy consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is personal and local, recognizing Johnson's academic performance and his teacher's support before the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The preamble explains the STAR Student criteria: the highest score on one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranking in the top ten percent or top ten students of the class.
• The preamble notes each school's STAR Student may choose a STAR Teacher, and Johnson chose Melissa Moore.
• The resolving clause commends Johnson for the honor and wishes him continued academic success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Johnson.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor

• STAR Student award
• Cartersville High School
• student recognition
• Georgia House resolution