Georgia HR 1967: Childers, Kaitlyn; Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend

Bill Text

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House Resolution 1967
By: Representatives Dempsey of the 13
th, Lumsden of the 12
th, and Coomer of the 14
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Kaitlyn Childers, Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other1
purposes.2
WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most3
important objective of the General Assembly; and4
WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Childers has shown by academic accomplishment that the pursuit and5
attainment of scholastic success are within the reach of the students in this state; and6
WHEREAS, a gifted student at Pepperell High School, this remarkable scholar has been7
recognized for superlative achievement and selected as Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR8
Student; and9
WHEREAS, to be selected as a STAR Student for a high school, a student must have10
obtained the highest score in one administration of the three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test11
and be in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his or her class; and12
WHEREAS, each school has one STAR Student who in turn has the opportunity to choose13
a STAR Teacher who has been inspiring and encouraging throughout that student's high14
school career; and15
WHEREAS, educator Linda Casey was chosen by Kaitlyn Childers as Pepperell High16
School's 2014 STAR Teacher for the great support and guidance provided to her throughout17
the years; and18
WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Childers has personified the selfless dedication, mental agility, verbal19
adroitness, and personal maturity necessary for superlative academic performance; and20

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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation toward 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 commend Kaitlyn Childers for being named Pepperell High24
School's 2014 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 transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Kaitlyn Childers.28