HR1816: HR1816 Turner, Tatum; Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Student; commend

26 LC 129 1443 House Resolution 1816 By: Representative Gambill of the 15th A RESOLUTION Commending Tatum Turner, Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Student; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, a gifted student at Excel Christian Academy, Tatum Turner has been recognized3 for her superlative achievement and selected as Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR4 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 Katherine Jones was chosen by Tatum as Excel Christian Academy's12 2026 STAR Teacher for the great support and guidance provided to her throughout the years;13 and14 H. R. 1816 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1443 WHEREAS, Tatum 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 Tatum has show n 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 Tatum Turner for being named Excel Christian24 Academy's 2026 STAR Student and express their most sincere best wishes for continued25 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 Tatum Turner. 29 H. R. 1816 - 2 -